Nutanix Engineer / Networking IT Support Engineer India

ITProposal; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 827,000 - 1,929,000; Full time

Job summary

ITProposal in Pune, India seeks an experienced Nutanix Engineer / Networking IT Support Engineer for Break & Fix on-call duties. This freelance role covers onsite and remote incident resolution across enterprise infrastructure with emphasis on Nutanix and networking.

Candidates should hold CCNA, fluent English, and strong customer-service skills; you will diagnose, troubleshoot, and document issues while collaborating with global teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in infrastructure, virtualization, networking, or IT support engineering.
• CCNA certification is mandatory; Nutanix experience is a plus.
• Fluent English communication and strong customer-service orientation are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite and remote Break & Fix support for networking and infrastructure incidents.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Nutanix HCI environments (AOS, AHV, Prism).
• Perform system upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management activities.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, virtualization, and network issues.
• Diagnose network connectivity problems (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP).
• Implement and support backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Respond to critical incidents within agreed response times.
• Collaborate with global and regional teams on infrastructure projects.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and incident reports.
• Ensure professional interaction with end users and customers.

Skills

Nutanix

VMware

Hyper-V

CCNA

Networking

TCP/IP

VLANs

DNS/DHCP

PowerShell

Python

Tools

Nutanix Prism

VMware

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Nutanix Engineer / Networking IT Support Engineer (Break & Fix Support)

Location: Pune, India

Employment Type: Freelance (On-Call Basis)

Priority: High (Immediate Hiring)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Nutanix Engineer / Networking IT Support Engineer to provide Break & Fix support services across enterprise infrastructure environments. This freelance, on-call role requires a highly skilled professional who can diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, network, and infrastructure-related incidents efficiently while maintaining a high level of customer service and professionalism.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in Nutanix and networking technologies, hold a valid CCNA certification, and demonstrate excellent communication skills with fluent English proficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide onsite and remote Break & Fix support for networking and infrastructure-related incidents.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Nutanix HCI environments (AOS, AHV, Prism).
• Perform system upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, virtualization, and network issues.
• Diagnose and resolve network connectivity problems involving TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and related technologies.
• Implement and support backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Respond to critical incidents and service requests within agreed response times.
• Collaborate with global and regional teams on infrastructure and cloud-related projects.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, incident reports, and service records.
• Ensure professional interaction with end users, stakeholders, and customers at all times.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in infrastructure, virtualization, networking, or IT support engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with the Nutanix ecosystem (AOS, AHV, Prism).
• Experience supporting VMware and/or Hyper‑V environments.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, routing, and switching.
• Proven experience providing Break & Fix support in enterprise environments.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure and networking issues.
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Scripting experience with PowerShell and/or Python is advantageous.

Mandatory Requirements

• Valid CCNA Certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate).
• Minimum 90% pass score on the induction assessment.
• Fluent English communication skills (spoken and written).
• Ability to work independently in customer‑facing environments.
• Professional demeanor and strong customer service orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nutanix Certification (NCP or higher).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Experience supporting enterprise networking infrastructure.

Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong professionalism and customer‑facing skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during critical incidents.
• Proactive problem‑solving mindset.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within distributed teams.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality technical support and customer satisfaction.