Staff Consultant - Cloud Automation

Nutanix; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutanix, Inc. is seeking a Staff Consultant to architect and deliver automation and cloud-native solutions for enterprise clients. You will own the full lifecycle of solution development with a focus on automation, CI/CD, and IaC practices.

You will collaborate with global teams, advise clients on best practices, mentor peers, and travel 10–30% to sites and customer environments as needed. This role is primarily remote with occasional in‑office and field engagements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years DevOps or sysadmin in enterprise environments.
• Strong scripting skills with PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Proficient with IaC and modern CI/CD tools.
• Experience with virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V/KVM).
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Understanding of networking and security fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation and cloud native solutions for complex client environments.
• Create and maintain automation solutions for provisioning using CI/CD and IaC.
• Develop endpoint integrations across diverse APIs for platform interoperability.
• Act as SME, advising clients to translate requirements into automation strategies.

Skills

Automation design

Cloud-native

Scripting PowerShell

IaC tools

VMware expertise

Windows & Linux

Security basics

Job description

Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart

The Opportunity Are you a talented and experienced consultant with a passion for cloud automation and cloud native solutions? If so, join our growing Nutanix team, where you will have the opportunity to design and implement cutting-edge automation solutions for our clients, working alongside a diverse and talented group of professionals. As a Staff Consultant, you will act as a trusted technical advisor, transforming complex enterprise infrastructure challenges into streamlined, automated realities. You will own the full lifecycle of solution development, ensuring our clients achieve seamless operational efficiency across their cloud environments.

About the Team The Professional Services team at Nutanix is a globally dispersed organization recognized for an outstanding commitment to delivering exceptional services and solutions to clients. We work collaboratively to provide innovative strategies and implement cutting-edge technologies that solve unique IT infrastructure challenges. As a team, we have received the prestigious NorthFace Service Award for 10 consecutive years, showcasing our dedication to exceeding client expectations and delivering excellence. Joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic and globally recognized community that deeply values continuous technical growth, innovation, and mutual support.

Reporting Structure

You will report directly to Mike Beadle, Director of Services, Americas, who oversees the strategic operations and critical projects within the region. This leadership environment is built on the core belief that highly skilled technical professionals thrive best with autonomy and clear guidance rather than micromanagement. Our leadership focuses on empowering consultants to take ownership of their specialized domains while providing the necessary cross-functional support to clear roadblocks. This setup allows for exceptional flexibility and autonomy in managing your daily work while fostering deep collaboration and engagement with clients.

Travel Requirements

This role may involve travel requirements of 10-30 percent for critical client meetings, strategic project implementations, and other collaborative business needs. This travel ensures deep alignment with client environments and successful solution deployments.

Your Role

• Design and implement automation and cloud native-based solutions tailored to complex client environments.

• Create and maintain robust automation solutions for infrastructure and application provisioning using CI/CD and IaC tools.

• Develop endpoint integrations leveraging diverse APIs to ensure seamless platform interoperability.

• Act as a technical subject matter expert, consulting directly with clients to translate business requirements into actionable automation strategies.

What You Will Bring

• 5+ years of dedicated DevOps or systems administration experience in enterprise environments.

• Strong, hands‑on scripting skills utilizing PowerShell, Bash, or Python.

• Proven proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and modern CI/CD tools.

• Deep experience with virtualization technologies including VMware, Hyper‑V, or KVM.

• Thorough proficiency in both Windows and Linux operating systems.

• Strong understanding of foundational network and security principles.

Learn More About the Technology: https://www.nutanixbible.com/

Work Arrangement Remote

This position is primarily remote. There is no specific in‑office requirement, however, there may be circumstances where you may be required to come into a local office for a specific purpose, and/or to travel to other locations based on business needs.