Senior Nutanix HCL Consultant Contract

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced HCL Nutanix Consultant with a strong background in designing, implementing, and managing hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solutions using Nutanix technology. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in IT infrastructure and enterprise solutions, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and reliability. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to support enterprise IT operations and drive digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

HCI Design & Implementation

• Design, deploy, and manage Nutanix HCI solutions tailored to business needs.
• Optimize configurations to ensure high performance, scalability, and fault tolerance.
• Integrate Nutanix with existing IT infrastructure, including virtualization, storage, and networking.

Infrastructure Management

• Monitor and maintain the health and performance of Nutanix clusters, ensuring high availability.
• Implement backup, disaster recovery, and replication solutions using Nutanix tools like Prism and AHV.
• Perform regular upgrades, patches, and firmware updates to keep Nutanix environments secure and up to date.

Performance Optimization

• Track resource utilization and optimize workloads for efficiency.
• Troubleshoot issues related to Nutanix clusters, storage, and virtualization layers.
• Use Nutanix analytics and reporting tools for capacity planning and forecasting.

Technical Expertise & Support

• Provide Tier 2 support for Nutanix-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including operational procedures and best practices.

Collaboration & Training

• Work closely with IT teams, architects, and business stakeholders to align Nutanix strategies with organizational goals.
• Conduct training sessions for IT staff on Nutanix best practices and operations.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 3 years focused on Nutanix solutions.
• Proven track record of successfully designing and implementing Nutanix HCI solutions in enterprise environments.

Technical Expertise

• Hands-on experience with Nutanix HCI solutions, including Prism, AHV, and Nutanix Acropolis.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, KVM).
• Understanding of storage solutions, networking concepts, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Preferred certifications: Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP), Nutanix Certified Expert (NCX).
• Banking industry experience is a plus.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Expertise in Nutanix Prism Central and automation tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage complex infrastructure projects and deliver results.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Experience

• Understanding of HCL’s delivery and support model for Nutanix implementations.
• Experience with multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices for infrastructure automation.