Job Title: VMware / Nutanix Administrator / Engineer Location: [New York/EST /Remote] Employment Type: Contract Visa : Independent (USC) Experience: 6 9 Years
Job Summary:
• We are seeking an experienced VMware / Nutanix Administrator or Engineer with 6 9 years of hands-on experience in managing enterprise virtualization environments. The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi and Nutanix AHV / Prism, along with sound knowledge of storage, networking, backup, and automation processes. This role involves maintaining, optimizing, and securing the organization's virtual infrastructure to ensure maximum uptime and performance.
Primary Skills:
• VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi installation, configuration, and administration
• Nutanix AHV, Prism Element, and Prism Central management and operations
• vSAN / Nutanix Storage configuration and optimization
• VM provisioning, migration (vMotion), snapshot management, and performance tuning
• Disaster Recovery (DR) and Backup tools such as Veeam, Zerto, or Commvault
• Infrastructure monitoring and capacity planning
• Scripting/Automation using PowerCLI, Bash, or Python
Key Responsibilities:
• Deploy, configure, and maintain VMware and Nutanix virtualized environments.
• Perform day-to-day management, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Manage cluster configurations, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle operations.
• Plan and execute VM migrations, storage expansions, and disaster recovery testing.
• Collaborate with network, storage, and security teams for infrastructure integration.
• Ensure security hardening and compliance with IT policies and standards.
• Maintain detailed system documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks.
• Automate administrative tasks to improve efficiency and reliability.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 6 9 years of relevant experience in VMware and Nutanix administration.
• Strong understanding of networking (VLANs, DNS, DHCP, IP, Routing) and storage protocols (NFS, iSCSI, FC).
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems in virtualized environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
Preferred Certifications:
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP)
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform).
• Exposure to automation tools such as Ansible or Nutanix Calm.
Soft Skills:
• Strong ownership and problem-solving attitude.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Continuous learning mindset with focus on process and performance improvement.
Cleo Consulting is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled)
Apply Now
Apply Now