VMware / Nutanix Administrator / Engineer (Remote)
Posted 1 day ago by 1761380504
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: We are looking for a VMware / Nutanix Administrator or Engineer with 6 to 9 years of experience in managing enterprise virtualization environments. The candidate should possess strong expertise in VMware and Nutanix technologies, focusing on maintaining and optimizing virtual infrastructure for maximum performance. This role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure security and compliance while automating administrative tasks for efficiency. The position is remote but can also be based in New York, New York.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deploy, configure, and maintain VMware and Nutanix virtualized environments.
- Perform day-to-day management, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
- Manage cluster configurations, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle operations.
- Plan and execute VM migrations, storage expansions, and disaster recovery testing.
- Collaborate with network, storage, and security teams for infrastructure integration.
- Ensure security hardening and compliance with IT policies and standards.
- Maintain detailed system documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks.
- Automate administrative tasks to improve efficiency and reliability.
Key Skills:
- VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi installation, configuration, and administration
- Nutanix AHV, Prism Element, and Prism Central management and operations
- vSAN / Nutanix Storage configuration and optimization
- VM provisioning, migration (vMotion), snapshot management, and performance tuning
- Disaster Recovery (DR) and Backup tools such as Veeam, Zerto, or Commvault
- Infrastructure monitoring and capacity planning
- Scripting/Automation using PowerCLI, Bash, or Python
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: New York
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Summary:
- We are seeking an experienced VMware / Nutanix Administrator or Engineer with 6 9 years of hands-on experience in managing enterprise virtualization environments. The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi and Nutanix AHV / Prism, along with sound knowledge of storage, networking, backup, and automation processes. This role involves maintaining, optimizing, and securing the organization's virtual infrastructure to ensure maximum uptime and performance.
Primary Skills:
- VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi installation, configuration, and administration
- Nutanix AHV, Prism Element, and Prism Central management and operations
- vSAN / Nutanix Storage configuration and optimization
- VM provisioning, migration (vMotion), snapshot management, and performance tuning
- Disaster Recovery (DR) and Backup tools such as Veeam, Zerto, or Commvault
- Infrastructure monitoring and capacity planning
- Scripting/Automation using PowerCLI, Bash, or Python
Key Responsibilities:
- Deploy, configure, and maintain VMware and Nutanix virtualized environments.
- Perform day-to-day management, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
- Manage cluster configurations, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle operations.
- Plan and execute VM migrations, storage expansions, and disaster recovery testing.
- Collaborate with network, storage, and security teams for infrastructure integration.
- Ensure security hardening and compliance with IT policies and standards.
- Maintain detailed system documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks.
- Automate administrative tasks to improve efficiency and reliability.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
- 6 9 years of relevant experience in VMware and Nutanix administration.
- Strong understanding of networking (VLANs, DNS, DHCP, IP, Routing) and storage protocols (NFS, iSCSI, FC).
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems in virtualized environments.
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
Preferred Certifications:
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP)
- Knowledge of hybrid cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform).
- Exposure to automation tools such as Ansible or Nutanix Calm.
Soft Skills:
- Strong ownership and problem-solving attitude.
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Continuous learning mindset with focus on process and performance improvement.
Cleo Consulting is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled)