System Engineer (VMware to Nutanix Migration)

Staffing Science; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffing Science is seeking Systems Engineers/Administrators to lead a global migration from VMware to Nutanix while owning core Windows infrastructure and enterprise systems administration. The role involves planning migrations, right-sizing, and managing post-migration environments across a worldwide footprint.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on VMware and Nutanix experience, strong Windows Server administration skills, and collaboration across global teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with VMware vSphere/VCenter administration.
• Migration project experience from VMware to Nutanix preferred.
• Experience managing Microsoft 365/Azure AD in an enterprise environment.
• Scripting with PowerShell or Python for automation.
• Strong collaboration with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead migration of workloads from VMware to Nutanix with minimal downtime.
• Plan and validate VM migrations using Nutanix Move.
• Rightsize and re-architect infrastructure during migration.
• Administer Nutanix Prism Central/Element post-migration.
• Manage Windows Server environments and AD/ DNS/ DHCP globally.
• Oversee Microsoft 365/Azure AD administration and hybrid sync.
• Patch management and lifecycle maintenance.
• Collaborate with security/network teams; document runbooks.
• Document migration plans and post-migration procedures.

Skills

VMware vSphere

Nutanix AHV/AOS

Windows Server Admin

AD/GP/DNS/DHCP

PowerShell/Python

Documentation & collaboration

Tools

Nutanix Move

Veeam/Rubrik backup

Azure AD Connect

Job description

Location: Chandler, AZ area (on-site/hybrid preferred) (Must be US Citizen and no C2C or 3rd parties)

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established organization undergoing a major infrastructure modernization initiative, is seeking Systems Engineers/Administrators to lead a global migration off VMware onto Nutanix, while also owning core Windows infrastructure and enterprise systems administration.

What You'll Do

• Execute enterprise-scale migration of virtualized workloads from VMware (vSphere/ESXi/vCenter) to Nutanix AHV/AOS
• Utilize Nutanix Move and related tooling to plan, validate, and execute VM migrations with minimal downtime
• Rightsize and re-architect infrastructure during migration rather than performing simple lift-and-shift
• Manage and administer Nutanix Prism Central/Element environments post-migration
• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022), including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP across a global footprint
• Support and manage Microsoft 365 / Azure AD (Entra ID) administration, including identity, licensing, and hybrid AD sync (Azure AD Connect)
• Manage patching, updates, and lifecycle maintenance across physical and virtual Windows Server infrastructure
• Administer enterprise storage/SAN environments and integrate storage considerations into the migration plan
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and networking teams to ensure a smooth global rollout
• Document migration runbooks, validation checklists, and post-migration support procedures

What You Bring

• Deep hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter administration
• Proven Nutanix AHV/AOS experience — real migration project experience strongly preferred over certification alone
• Nutanix certification (NCP-MCI or NCA) a plus
• Strong, hands-on Windows Server administration background (2016/2019/2022), including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, and file/print services
• Experience administering Microsoft 365 and Azure AD/Entra ID in an enterprise environment
• Experience with backup/DR tooling (Veeam, Rubrik, or similar) in a hypervisor transition context
• Scripting ability (PowerShell/Python) for migration automation, validation, and general systems administration
• Strong communication skills — this role interfaces directly with stakeholders across a global infrastructure footprint

Location & Logistics

Candidates based in or willing to work from the Chandler, AZ area strongly preferred, as this role has a path to full-time conversion tied to a physical hub location.