Technical Lead (Architect) - Nutanix

Tentacle Tech; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tentacle Tech seeks a seasoned Technical Lead (Architect) to drive strategic design, modernization, and lifecycle management of enterprise virtualization and compute infrastructure. The role focuses on large‑scale Nutanix HCI transformations, mentoring teams, and shaping executive‑level technology strategy.

Responsibilities include leading target‑state architectures, migrations from legacy VMware, and defining automation standards with IaC tools, while partnering with cross‑functional teams to

Qualifications

• 15+ years in infrastructure architecture, platform engineering or senior IT leadership
• Active Nutanix or VMware certifications are an advantage
• Strong expertise in HCI, virtualization, and hybrid cloud integration
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage stakeholders under pressure

Responsibilities

• Lead target‑state platform architectures for Nutanix virtualization, DR, and HA
• Architect and migrate from VMware to Nutanix HCI at scale
• Serve as senior escalation point for compute/virtualization challenges and design reviews/POCs
• Define engineering standards and promote IaC with Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell
• Collaborate with storage, networking, and app teams to align platform with objectives and compliance
• Deliver executive‑level presentations on technology strategy, risks, and roadmaps

Skills

Nutanix (AOS/AHV/Prism)

VMware vSphere/vCenter

Microsoft Hyper-V

HCI & storage (SAN)

Automation scripting (PowerShell, Py,

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

PowerShell

Python

Nutanix Prism

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Lead (Architect) to drive the strategic design, modernization, and lifecycle management of enterprise virtualization and compute infrastructure within the technology sector. This hands‑on leadership role offers the opportunity to architect large‑scale Nutanix HCI transformations while mentoring teams and shaping executive‑level technology strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development of target‑state platform architectures, defining standards for Nutanix virtualization, DR, and HA
• Architect and execute large‑scale migrations from legacy VMware environments to modern Nutanix HCI ecosystems
• Serve as senior escalation point and advisor for complex compute and virtualization challenges, overseeing design reviews and POCs
• Define engineering standards and drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code and automation frameworks such as Ansible, Terraform, and PowerShell
• Partner with storage, networking, and application teams to align platform capabilities with business objectives and compliance needs
• Prepare and deliver executive‑level presentations on technology strategy, risks, and modernization roadmaps

About you

• 15+ years in infrastructure architecture, platform engineering, or senior IT leadership within large enterprise environments
• Deep expertise in Nutanix (AOS, AHV, Prism), VMware vSphere/vCenter, and Microsoft Hyper‑V
• Strong understanding of HCI architecture, converged infrastructure, storage (SAN), and hybrid cloud integration
• Proven proficiency in automation scripting and orchestration tools such as PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or Terraform
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and manage stakeholders under pressure
• Active Nutanix or VMware certifications are an advantage
• Opportunity to work on large‑scale enterprise infrastructure transformation projects
• Mentorship and career progression within a supportive, growing team
• Exposure to leading‑edge Nutanix, VMware, and hybrid cloud technologies
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

About us

Tentacle Tech is an IT and software development consulting company serving some of Malaysia's largest enterprises. We deliver technology solutions, software development services, and IT consulting across multiple industries.

Tentacle Technologies was founded in November 2001 with humble beginnings. Headquartered in Malaysia, today we operate in countries like Singapore, India and the Philippines. Our core services are Business Consulting, Software Development, Quality Assurance & IT solutions in Digital Transformation. We are techies with the right techniques to revamp businesses!

Unlike most of the tech companies that have been around since 2000's, Tentacle Technologies understands the evolution of technology and accepts it as an integral part of future businesses. Our journey started sixteen years ago and our passion for technology has created a positive impact. From what started as a small team, we have grown to a team of 350 employees globally.

A dozen years in business, never lost a client, 350+ technology professional on board, more than 100 client partnerships, do we have to say more?

Tentacle Technologies was founded in November 2001 with humble beginnings. Headquartered in Malaysia, today we operate in countries like Singapore, India and the Philippines. Our core services are Business Consulting, Software Development, Quality Assurance & IT solutions in Digital Transformation. We are techies with the right techniques to revamp businesses!

Unlike most of the tech companies that have been around since 2000's, Tentacle Technologies understands the evolution of technology and accepts it as an integral part of future businesses. Our journey started sixteen years ago and our passion for technology has created a positive impact. From what started as a small team, we have grown to a team of 350 employees globally.

A dozen years in business, never lost a client, 350+ technology professional on board, more than 100 client partnerships, do we have to say more?