Nutanix Engineer

Nutanix Engineer (Secret Clearance Required) FusionHCR is seeking a skilled Nutanix Engineer to support the deployment, administration, and optimization of Nutanix infrastructure. This role will serve as an engineer and technical subject-matter expert , working closely with the Client's IT team to support infrastructure modernization and maintain high-performance virtual environments. Key Responsibilities Deploy, configure, and support Nutanix AOS/AHV hyperconverged infrastructure . Troubleshoot virtualization and infrastructure issues and resolve escalations. Manage VM lifecycle operations (creation, cloning, snapshots, migrations). Perform software/firmware upgrades, patching, and system maintenance . Support capacity planning, performance monitoring, and reporting . Assist with disaster recovery configuration, testing, and recovery procedures . Collaborate with Client architects and technical teams to improve system performance and scalability. Develop documentation, operational procedures, and project updates for stakeholders. Identify opportunities to enhance automation and operational efficiency. Security Requirement Active Secret Clearance required. Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in enterprise IT environments. 3+ years supporting virtualized infrastructure environments . Hands-on experience with Nutanix AOS/AHV platforms.

Experience with:

Nutanix deployment and configuration VM lifecycle management V2V/P2V migrations System upgrades and patching Capacity planning and DR support Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) Nutanix Certified Services Core (NCS-CORE) or ability to obtain quickly Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or GSEC Experience with VMware ESXi or other hyperconverged platforms Knowledge of Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, or automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems , or related field.