Nutanix Engineer

INflow Federal; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

INflow Federal is seeking a skilled Nutanix Systems Engineer to maintain Linux-based systems, manage Nutanix HCI, and drive automation across on-premise and virtual environments in support of DoD projects. The role emphasizes hands-on operations, firefighting, and cross-team collaboration.

Required skills include Linux administration, Ansible, Bash/Python scripting, and experience with Red Hat Satellite. Candidates must meet DoD clearance expectations where applicable and be willing to travel as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical discipline.
• 5+ years administering systems in enterprise environments.
• Strong Linux fundamentals (networking, storage, security, OS internals).
• Experience with configuration management and automation using Ansible.
• Scripting proficiency (Bash, Python).
• Experience with Red Hat-based environments (RHEL, Satellite, Capsule).
• Hands-on Nutanix HCI administration (AHV, Prism Central, Prism Element).
• Understanding of virtualization, storage, and networking concepts.
• Experience with monitoring/alerting systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Nutanix HCI (AHV/Prism) for Linux workloads.
• Collaborate to provision and manage VMs, storage, networking, and cluster resources in Nutanix.
• Develop automation using Ansible and Bash/Python.
• Standardize configuration, patching, and deployment via IaC.
• Administer Red Hat tools like Satellite and Capsule.
• Manage authentication/authorization (OAuth, SSO, IdP).
• Support dashboards/observability with Grafana and Zabbix.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Linux systems and Nutanix infra.
• Troubleshoot complex infra across distributed environments.
• Document architecture, processes, and automation workflows.
• Contribute to automation maturity and platform modernization.
• Design and maintain enterprise Linux infra on-prem and virtualized.

Skills

Linux system administration

Ansible automation

Bash/Python scripting

Nutanix HCI

AHV/Prism Central/Element

Red Hat Satellite/Capsule

VMware/Nutanix virtualization

OAuth/SSO authentication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Nutanix

Red Hat Satellite

Grafana

Zabbix

Ansible

Job description

About INflow Federal - founded in 2013, INflow Federal is a mission-driven small business delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of War (DoW) and Joint Force operations across 20+ states. Our strength comes from our people - especially the Veterans who make up over 50% of our workforce. Through our Veteran Outreach Program and employee-first culture, we invest deeply in professional growth, well-being, and innovation. Known for our agility, transparency, and integrity, INflow combines real-world experience with emerging technologies like AI/ML to help our customers lead in a rapidly evolving defense landscape. We empower both our employees and mission partners to stay ahead - driving smarter, faster, and more secure outcomes.

As a Nutanix Systems Engineer at INflow Federal, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining and troubleshooting our Linux-based systems. Your strong Nutanix and Linux skills, experience as a Linux system administrator, and troubleshooting capabilities will be vital in addressing operational issues and solving problems as they arise. This role requires a hands-on approach, focusing on operations and firefighting problems to ensure system stability and reliability.

At INflow Federal, you will have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, leverage the latest technologies, and thrive in a culture that values creativity and collaboration. Your expertise will make a significant impact on our mission to support DoD customers with advanced technical solutions.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI), including AHV, Prism Central, and Prism Element, to support enterprise Linux workloads
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to provision, configure, and manage virtual machines, storage, networking, and cluster resources within Nutanix environments
• Develop and maintain automation solutions using Ansible and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python)
• Standardize system configuration, patching, and deployment processes through Infrastructure-as-Code practices
• Administer and support Red Hat ecosystem tools, including Satellite and Capsule
• Integrate and manage authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth, SSO, identity providers)
• Support the development of dashboards and observability solutions using tools such as Grafana and Zabbix
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Linux systems and Nutanix infrastructure for performance, availability, and capacity
• Troubleshoot complex system, virtualization, storage, networking, and integration issues across distributed environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency
• Document system architecture, processes, automation workflows, and infrastructure standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including automation maturity, platform modernization, and operational best practices
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux-based infrastructure in both on-premises and virtualized environments
  
  
  

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
• 5+ years of experience administering and engineering systems in enterprise environments, including experience supporting enterprise virtualization platforms such as Nutanix
• Solid understanding of Linux system administration fundamentals (networking, storage, security, and OS internals)
• Strong expertise in configuration management and automation using Ansible
• Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) for automation and tooling
• Experience managing Red Hat-based environments (RHEL, Satellite, Capsule, or similar tools)
• Hands-on experience administering Nutanix HCI environments, including AHV, Prism Central, Prism Element, virtual machine lifecycle management, storage, networking, and cluster operations
• Experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Linux virtual machines in Nutanix environments
• Understanding of virtualization, hypervisor technologies, storage, and networking concepts
• Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure, virtualization, and performance issues
• Experience implementing security best practices in Linux environments
• Experience with monitoring and alerting systems
  
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Nutanix advanced capabilities such as Files, Objects, Flow, Calm, or Disaster Recovery
• Experience with Nutanix automation using APIs, PowerShell, or Infrastructure-as-Code tools
• Experience with load balancing devices such as HAProxy or F5
• Familiarity with authentication and authorization concepts (e.g., OAuth, LDAP, SSO)
• Experience with observability and dashboarding tools such as Grafana and Zabbix
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration with infrastructure automation
• Experience with VMware-to-Nutanix migration or hybrid virtualization environments
  
  
  

Clearance Requirements

• Active DoD TS/SCI (with ability to obtain CI poly)
  
  
  

Other Notes

• Some travel may be required: Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. This is subject to change at the direction of the customer
• If accommodation is needed with your application or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at 703-594-8601
• Candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must have willingness to perform duties not listed in the job description as required by INflow and our customer
  
  
  

Citizenship Requirements

• Please note that INflow Federal is a defense contractor. Pursuant to our government contracts, candidates must be US Citizens to be considered for employment
  
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity and Inclusion

INflow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job applicants and employees are evaluated solely on job-related qualifications and experience.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

This is the likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.