Staff Consulting Architect - Network/Virtualization

Nutanix; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognized organization, Nutanix, seeks a Consulting Architect skilled in hybrid cloud networks and virtualization to lead projects and drive customer satisfaction. In this primarily remote position, you will collaborate with teams across the globe, ensuring clients successfully implement and optimize Nutanix solutions while promoting continuous learning within the team.

Benefits

Flexible work-life balance

Full range of medical benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in hybrid cloud network and virtualization architecture.
• Proficiency in designing and deploying VMs, storage, networking, and databases.
• Experience managing Layer 4 firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Lead billable project engagements ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Design and implement secure, scalable hybrid cloud solutions.
• Provide pre-sales support as a Subject-Matter Expert.

Skills

Hybrid cloud network architecture

Virtualization

Network technologies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

CCNA certification

VCP certification

Job description

Professional ServicesUnited States,United StatesReq.Num.: 29403

Are you a passionate and forward-thinking architect with a knack for hybrid cloud networks and virtualization? If so, joining Nutanix as a Consulting Architect will empower you to tackle exciting challenges while collaborating with a talented team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions, furthering your career growth, and making a meaningful impact in a globally recognized organization.

About the Team

At Nutanix, the Professional Services Team is composed of talented professionals located across the AMER, EMEA, and APAC regions. This diverse and dynamic group collaborates closely with one another and our customers to implement and optimize Nutanix solutions. Our unique culture emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and a relentless focus on delivering exceptional customer service. Together, we provide the technical expertise, guidance, and support necessary for our customers to maximize the benefits of both Nutanix and VMware technologies, ensuring their success and satisfaction.

You will report to the Director of Services, Americas. The work setup for this position is primarily remote, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance. While most of your collaboration and responsibilities can be managed from home, we do require that you come into the office for in-person engagements as needed. Additionally, the role may involve travel up to 40%, providing opportunities to meet with clients and engage with team members across various locations.

Your Role

• Lead billable project engagements, ensuring successful completion and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct interactive workshops with clients to showcase Nutanix products and their benefits.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather requirements for designing secure, scalable hybrid cloud solutions.
• Design and implement network, virtualization, and application segmentation strategies.
• Provide pre-sales support as a Subject-Matter Expert to facilitate the sales process.
• Develop comprehensive documentation, toolkits, and best practices to enhance team knowledge and resources.
• Achieve first-year objectives by actively engaging clients and contributing to solution designs and whitepapers.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and skill development within the team and among clients.

What You Will Bring

• Minimum 7 years of experience in hybrid cloud network and virtualization architecture.
• Strong expertise in network technologies, including ingress/egress, proxies, load balancing, and overlays.
• Proven cloud proficiency in designing and deploying VMs, storage, networking, and databases.
• CCNA or equivalent certification; VCP or comparable experience preferred.
• Experience managing Layer 4 firewalls with knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 network design and operations.
• Familiarity with Azure and AWS networking concepts, and best practices.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of whiteboarding solutions and creating comprehensive documentation.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.

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.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $ 160,000 and USD $ 272,400 per year.

However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Our application deadline is 40 days from the date of posting. In good faith, the posting may be removed prior to this date if the position is filled or extended in good faith.

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Nutanix is an equal opportunity employer.

Nutanix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and (in the U.S.) an Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected by applicable law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job to be filled. We strive to foster an inclusive working environment that enables all our Nutants to be themselves and to do great work in a safe and welcoming environment, free of unlawful discrimination, intimidation or harassment. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting [e-mail] .