Scientific Research Corporation · 6 hours ago
Nutanix Senior Systems Engineer
Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry. They are seeking a skilled Senior Systems Engineer to manage and optimize the Nutanix hypervisor environment, ensuring high availability and performance of the virtualized infrastructure through installation, configuration, testing, and support of Nutanix systems.
Responsibilities
Installing, configuring, and maintaining Nutanix hypervisor environments to support mission applications and services
Performing system testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization to ensure reliability and scalability
Providing advanced technical support for Nutanix-related issues, including incident resolution and root cause analysis
Applying patches, updates, and security configurations to Nutanix systems in accordance with best practices
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement virtualization solutions that meet customer needs
Documenting system configurations, processes, and procedures for operational continuity
Staying current with industry trends and advancements in hypervisor technologies to recommend improvements
Qualification
Required
Possess an active Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) certification
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or information technology related field
Three years minimum of experience as senior systems engineer supporting a DOD program of similar size and scope ($40M-50M, 35-40 personnel)
Five years minimum of hands-on professional experience as data center engineer working with SDWAN or Hyperconverged Infrastructure for program/project of similar size and scope ($40M-50M, 35-40 personnel)
Five plus years of experience in systems engineering, with at least three years focused hands-on experience on virtualization technologies
Hands-on experience with at least one major hypervisor platform (e.g., VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or Nutanix AHV)
Strong understanding of virtualization concepts, including compute, storage, and networking in virtualized environments
Proficiency in system administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning in enterprise IT environments
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Possess IAT/IAM Level II or greater (e.g. Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)
Preferred
Experience with Nutanix AHV hypervisor installation, configuration, and management
Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments and integration with Government cloud platforms
Knowledge of scripting or automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Ansible) for infrastructure management
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with a company match
Life insurance
Vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually
11 paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
A work environment that encourages excellence
Company
Scientific Research Corporation
Scientific Research Corporation provides innovative solutions to the U.S. government, private industry, and international markets.