About the Job:
The company is a technology service provider and leading outsourced partner delivering professional and managed solutions across EMEA. We are hiring a Cloud Solution Architect for one of our key enterprise customers. This role is ideal for an experienced Windows Server and Virtualization specialist with deep expertise in high-availability architectures, failover clustering, and advanced performance troubleshooting in hybrid and cloud-connected environments.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, migrate, and decommission Windows Failover Clusters
- Troubleshoot complex cluster issues including quorum errors, storage failures, and node communication problems
- Diagnose OS performance issues, driver compatibility challenges, and patching impacts
- Resolve CPU, memory, disk, and I/O bottlenecks through tuning and proactive monitoring
- Lead vulnerability mitigation, compliance assessments, and hardening aligned to CIS/NIST standards
- Deliver workshops and training on Hyper-V, Failover Clustering, Performance Troubleshooting, and emerging technologies
- Architect and execute cluster migration plans ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity
- Conduct root cause analyses (RCAs), produce customer-ready reports, and lead post-incident reviews
- Configure and manage Windows Server security technologies including Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, Device Guard, Credential Guard, and BitLocker
Key Requirements:
- Proven expertise in Windows Failover Clustering, Hyper-V, Virtualization, and modern Windows Server platforms
- Strong background in performance troubleshooting (CPU, memory, storage, network)
- Hands-on experience with Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, Device Guard, Credential Guard, and BitLocker
- Skilled in vulnerability management and compliance remediation
- Ability to deliver workshops, lead technical discussions, and present complex topics clearly
- Strong analytical mindset with exceptional diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Confident, composed, and able to lead high-pressure technical engagements
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and customer-facing skills
If you are a Cloud Solution Architect passionate about high-availability design, deep Windows engineering, and solving complex platform challenges, we encourage you to apply now.
