Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client is an American multinational information technology services and consulting company and is a leading provider of information technology consulting and business process outsourcing services dedicated helping the worlds leading companies build stronger businesses.
Job Title: Nutanix Administrator
Work Location: Boston MA 02109
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Duration: 3 Months
Job Summary:
- We are seeking an experienced Nutanix Analyst with 8 to 12 years of experience specializing in VMware and Nutanix administration.
- The candidate will play a crucial role in analyzing business needs and implementing technical solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
Required Skills:
- Nutanix administration
- VMware administration
- Window Server administration
Responsibilities:
- System Management: Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of Nutanix clusters ensuring optimal performance and availability.
- Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Monitor system performance identify issues and resolve them promptly to minimize downtime.
- Capacity Planning: Plan and manage resources to ensure adequate capacity for current and future needs.
- Backup & Recovery: Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery strategies to protect data and ensure business continuity.
- Security Management: Ensure the Nutanix environment is secure by implementing best practices patching vulnerabilities and managing user access.
Primary Skills:
Candidate MUST have knowledge of:
Nutanix Administration:
- Administer and operate Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) systems.
- Configure and deploy Nutanix hardware and software components including Acropolis Hypervisor (AHV) and Prism interface.
- Monitor system performance and conduct regular maintenance.
- Provide technical support and resolve hardware and software issues.
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and log analysis to prevent future issues.
- Maintain documentation related to system configurations and procedures.
Advanced Technical Tasks:
- Optimize storage performance using Nutanix AOS storage services and best practices.
- Implement and manage Nutanix Flow for network security and microsegmentation.
- Utilize Nutanix Calm for application automation and lifecycle management.
- Configure and manage Nutanix Files for scalable file storage solutions.
- Implement disaster recovery solutions using Nutanix Leap and protection domains.
VMware Administration:
- Monitor and manage VMware environments including vSphere ESXi hosts and vCenter servers.
- Configure and maintain virtual machines (VMs) templates and snapshots.
- Perform regular system updates patches and backups.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to storage network and performance.
- Implement and manage disaster recovery solutions using VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM).
- Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices.
Advanced Technical Tasks:
- Optimize resource allocation using Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) and High Availability (HA) configurations.
- Automate tasks using PowerCLI and other scripting tools.
- Manage and configure VMware NSX for network virtualization.
- Utilize vRealize Operations Manager for performance monitoring and capacity planning.
- Implement and manage VMware vSAN for hyperconverged infrastructure.
General Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with IT teams to design and implement new systems and solutions.
- Ensure high availability and performance of virtualized environments.
- Participate in oncall support for troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.