Nutanix Systems Engineer

• Legacy System Support: Maintain and optimize Linux-based systems in an on-premises datacenter, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and security of legacy applications
• Configuration Management: Use Chef for configuration management and automation, including developing, deploying, and maintaining Chef cookbooks and custom scripts to automate processes
• Cloud Migration: Support migration efforts of legacy applications to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), utilizing appropriate strategies such as lift-and-shift, replatforming, or refactoring for cloud-native architectures
• Hyperconverged Infrastructure: Manage and maintain Nutanix clusters and hyperconverged infrastructure, optimizing performance and supporting scalable growth as part of datacenter modernization
• Storage Solutions: Configure, maintain, and monitor Scality and other object storage solutions, handling data migration, replication, and backup within both on-premises and cloud environments
• Monitoring and Incident Response: Monitor systems using tools like Splunk, DataDog, or ELK Stack
• handle on-call incidents, document resolutions, and participate in post-incident reviews to improve response processes
• Collaboration and Documentation: Work cross-functionally with developers, network engineers, and cloud architects
• document infrastructure configurations and processes for both legacy and cloud environments

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years in systems engineering, supporting on-premises and cloud-based environments
• Proficient in Linux Systems Administration, with solid scripting experience in Bash, Python, or Ruby
• Expertise with Chef for configuration management and automation
• Experience managing Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure and virtualization principles
• Strong understanding of object storage and Scality, including S3-compatible APIs, data migration, and lifecycle management
• Solid networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, VLANs, and firewall configuration
• Experience with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and an understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in diagnosing complex systems in hybrid environments
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage tasks independently and within an on-call rotation

familiarity with Ansible or Terraform is a plus

• medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
• free online training