Senior Nutanix Engineer

Old Republic; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Old Republic seeks a Senior Nutanix Engineer to enhance security posture across cloud, application, and infrastructure platforms. You will lead Nutanix clusters, AHV virtualization, and hybrid cloud initiatives, shaping disaster recovery and modernization efforts.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in infrastructure engineering, 5+ years with Nutanix, and strong automation using PowerShell, Python, and REST APIs. On-prem with datacenter responsibilities in a large enterprise.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive infrastructure engineering in enterprise datacenters.
• 5+ years hands-on Nutanix administration, engineering and architecture.
• Strong experience with Nutanix HCI, Prism Central/Element, cluster ops and lifecycle mgmt.
• Experience designing highly available enterprise infrastructure solutions.
• Automation experience using PowerShell, Python, REST APIs or similar.

Responsabilités

• Design, implement, administer, and support Nutanix infrastructure across datacenters.
• Lead as SME for Nutanix clusters, storage, compute, networking, and virtualization.
• Architect scalable, secure infra meeting enterprise availability/performance needs.
• Drive modernization initiatives using Nutanix and related platforms.
• Automate administration and operational processes; develop runbooks and docs.

Connaissances

Nutanix HCI

AHV virtualization

PowerShell

Python

REST APIs

VMware

Automation

Networking basics

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Nutanix Certification: NCP/NCAP/NCX

Outils

Nutanix Prism Central

Prism Element

VMware vSphere

Terraform

Ansible

Veeam

Description du poste

Old Republic is a leading specialty insurer that operates diverse property & casualty and title insurance companies. Founded in 1923 and a member of the Fortune 500, we are a leader in underwriting and risk management services for business partners across the United States and Canada. Our specialized operating companies are experts in their fields, enabling us to provide tailored solutions that set us apart.

Position Overview:

The Senior Nutanix Engineer will play a critical role in enhancing the organization's security posture across cloud, application, infrastructure, and enterprise platforms. As the enterprise subject matter expert for Nutanix and Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), this individual will support a large-scale on-premises environment while helping shape the future of hybrid cloud, virtualization, disaster recovery, and infrastructure modernization initiatives. Working closely with engineering, architecture, and development teams, the engineer will design secure systems, implement automated security controls, establish security standards, optimize tooling, and provide trusted guidance on secure architecture, emerging technologies, and evolving cybersecurity risks.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design, implement, administer, and support enterprise Nutanix infrastructure environments across multiple datacenters.
• Serve as the primary technical lead and subject matter expert for Nutanix clusters, storage, compute, networking, and virtualization technologies.
• Architect scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure solutions that meet enterprise availability and performance requirements.
• Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives utilizing Nutanix technologies and related ecosystem platforms.
• Design and support Nutanix AHV virtualization environments, while maintaining working knowledge of VMware and hybrid virtualization platforms.
• Administer and optimize Nutanix Prism Central and Prism Element environments.
• Manage cluster lifecycle operations including upgrades, patching, expansion, configuration management, and hardware refresh initiatives.
• Develop capacity planning strategies and proactively monitor platform health, utilization, performance, and growth trends.
• Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity solutions leveraging Nutanix capabilities and enterprise recovery platforms.
• Support storage optimization, data protection, snapshot management, replication, backup integration, and recovery testing activities.
• Evaluate, design, and implement hybrid cloud integration opportunities leveraging Nutanix Cloud Platform and public cloud services.
• Partner with Information Security teams to maintain compliance, hardening standards, vulnerability remediation, and infrastructure security best practices.
• Automate infrastructure administration and operational processes using PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, and automation platforms.
• Collaborate with Network Engineering teams on connectivity, segmentation, security, and infrastructure performance optimization.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues involving compute, storage, virtualization, networking, operating systems, and application dependencies.
• Lead technical evaluations, proof-of-concepts, vendor engagements, and infrastructure roadmap development.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure standards, architecture diagrams, operational documentation, runbooks, and technical procedures.
• Provide Tier III/IV escalation support for critical incidents and major infrastructure outages.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across infrastructure-related projects.
• Participate in on-call support rotations and planned maintenance activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of progressive infrastructure engineering experience supporting enterprise datacenter environments.
• 5+ years of hands-on Nutanix administration, engineering, and architecture experience.
• Deep expertise with Nutanix HCI architecture, Prism Central, Prism Element, cluster operations, and lifecycle management.
• Strong experience supporting Nutanix AHV virtualization platforms.
• Experience designing and managing highly available enterprise infrastructure solutions.
• Strong understanding of enterprise storage, compute, virtualization, and networking concepts.
• Experience supporting Windows Server operating systems and Active Directory environments.
• Experience integrating Nutanix with backup, recovery, monitoring, and security platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, storage, virtualization, networking, and operating system layers.
• Experience leading infrastructure upgrades, migrations, data center modernization projects, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Strong scripting and automation experience utilizing PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, or similar technologies.
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring and observability platforms.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with technical teams, leadership, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and drive infrastructure strategy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP), Nutanix Certified Advanced Professional (NCAP), or Nutanix Certified Expert (NCX).
• Experience supporting Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP).
• Experience with VMware vSphere administration and migration initiatives.
• Experience with Azure, AWS, or hybrid cloud infrastructure architectures.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar automation platforms.
• Experience with enterprise backup solutions including Commvault, Rubrik, Cohesity, Veeam, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience supporting mission-critical financial services, insurance, healthcare, or other highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements including NIST, SOX, PCI, or NYDFS.
• Experience supporting large distributed enterprises with multiple business units or subsidiary organizations.
  

Who We Are:

Old Republic is a leading specialty insurer that operates diverse property & casualty and title insurance companies. Founded in 1923 and a member of the Fortune 5 00, we are a leader in underwriting and risk management services for business partners across the United States and Canada. Our specialized operating companies are experts in their fields, enabling us to provide tailored solutions that set us apart.

Position Overview:

The Senior Nutanix Engineer will play a critical role in enhancing the organization's security posture across cloud, application, infrastructure, and enterprise platforms. As the enterprise subject matter expert for Nutanix and Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), this individual will support a large-scale on-premises environment while helping shape the future of hybrid cloud, virtualization, disaster recovery, and infrastructure modernization initiatives. Working closely with engineering, architecture, and development teams, the engineer will design secure systems, implement automated security controls, establish security standards, optimize tooling, and provide trusted guidance on secure architecture, emerging technologies, and evolving cybersecurity risks.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design, implement, administer, and support enterprise Nutanix infrastructure environments across multiple datacenters.
• Serve as the primary technical lead and subject matter expert for Nutanix clusters, storage, compute, networking, and virtualization technologies.
• Architect scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure solutions that meet enterprise availability and performance requirements.
• Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives utilizing Nutanix technologies and related ecosystem platforms.
• Design and support Nutanix AHV virtualization environments, while maintaining working knowledge of VMware and hybrid virtualization platforms.
• Administer and optimize Nutanix Prism Central and Prism Element environments.
• Manage cluster lifecycle operations including upgrades, patching, expansion, configuration management, and hardware refresh initiatives.
• Develop capacity planning strategies and proactively monitor platform health, utilization, performance, and growth trends.
• Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity solutions leveraging Nutanix capabilities and enterprise recovery platforms.
• Support storage optimization, data protection, snapshot management, replication, backup integration, and recovery testing activities.
• Evaluate, design, and implement hybrid cloud integration opportunities leveraging Nutanix Cloud Platform and public cloud services.
• Partner with Information Security teams to maintain compliance, hardening standards, vulnerability remediation, and infrastructure security best practices.
• Automate infrastructure administration and operational processes using PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, and automation platforms.
• Collaborate with Network Engineering teams on connectivity, segmentation, security, and infrastructure performance optimization.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues involving compute, storage, virtualization, networking, operating systems, and application dependencies.
• Lead technical evaluations, proof-of-concepts, vendor engagements, and infrastructure roadmap development.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure standards, architecture diagrams, operational documentation, runbooks, and technical procedures.
• Provide Tier III/IV escalation support for critical incidents and major infrastructure outages.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across infrastructure-related projects.
• Participate in on-call support rotations and planned maintenance activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of progressive infrastructure engineering experience supporting enterprise datacenter environments.
• 5+ years of hands-on Nutanix administration, engineering, and architecture experience.
• Deep expertise with Nutanix HCI architecture, Prism Central, Prism Element, cluster operations, and lifecycle management.
• Strong experience supporting Nutanix AHV virtualization platforms.
• Experience designing and managing highly available enterprise infrastructure solutions.
• Strong understanding of enterprise storage, compute, virtualization, and networking concepts.
• Experience supporting Windows Server operating systems and Active Directory environments.
• Experience integrating Nutanix with backup, recovery, monitoring, and security platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, storage, virtualization, networking, and operating system layers.
• Experience leading infrastructure upgrades, migrations, data center modernization projects, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Strong scripting and automation experience utilizing PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, or similar technologies.
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring and observability platforms.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with technical teams, leadership, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and drive infrastructure strategy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP), Nutanix Certified Advanced Professional (NCAP), or Nutanix Certified Expert (NCX).
• Experience supporting Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP).
• Experience with VMware vSphere administration and migration initiatives.
• Experience with Azure, AWS, or hybrid cloud infrastructure architectures.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar automation platforms.
• Experience with enterprise backup solutions including Commvault, Rubrik, Cohesity, Veeam, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience supporting mission-critical financial services, insurance, healthcare, or other highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements including NIST, SOX, PCI, or NYDFS.
• Experience supporting large distributed enterprises with multiple business units or subsidiary organizations.
  

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