Nutanix Resident Engineer (RE) -
Role Overview

The Nutanix Resident Engineer (RE) is responsible for providing in office or remote operational support, administration, and optimization of the customer’s Nutanix infrastructure. The role ensures high availability, performance, and reliability of the environment.
Key Responsibilities

2.1 Platform Administration
Manage and administer Nutanix clusters using Prism (Element &
Central)
Support hypervisors: AHV / VMware ESXi / Hyper-V
Perform VM lifecycle management (provisioning, migration, decommissioning)
Monitor cluster health, storage, and performance

2.2 Operations &
Support
Provide L2/L3 support for Nutanix infrastructure
Troubleshoot cluster, storage, and network issues
Work closely with Nutanix support for critical incidents
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and incident reporting

2.3 Maintenance &
Lifecycle Management
Plan and execute upgrades (AOS, firmware, hypervisor)
Perform patching and security updates
Conduct regular health checks and audits
Capacity planning and performance tuning

2.4 Automation &
Optimization
Automate routine tasks using scripting (PowerShell, Python)




Optimize storage policies, snapshots, and replication
Implement best practices for performance and cost efficiency

2.5 Backup &
Disaster Recovery
Manage DR solutions (Leap, Metro, or third-party tools)
Configure and test backup and recovery processes
Participate in DR drills and ensure compliance

2.6 Documentation &
Reporting
Maintain SOPs, runbooks, and architecture documents
Provide weekly/monthly status reports
Track incidents, changes, and problem records

2.7 Stakeholder Coordination
Act as primary technical SPOC for Nutanix platform
Participate in change management and CAB meetings
Coordinate with network, security, and application teams
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Relevant certifications (e.g., Nutanix Certified Qualified, VMware Certified Professional)
Minimum of 2 years of experience in managing Nutanix infrastructure or similar environments
Solid understanding of virtualization technologies and storage solutions

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