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# Nutanix Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Salt Lake City, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Amazon S3, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Uptime, Networking Basics, Windows PowerShell, Ruby, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Data Processing, Multi-Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Database Replication, Hardware Infrastructure, Nutanix
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000glgm4q

## About the Role

* Produce clear technical documentation covering environment configurations, operational procedures, and support knowledge for both on-premises and cloud-connected systems. Requirements * 7+ years of experience in systems engineering across on-premises infrastructure and cloud-integrated environments.

 * Strong hands-on background in Linux system administration, including troubleshooting, patching, and performance support.

 * Proven experience working with Nutanix and cluster management within virtualized or hyperconverged infrastructure environments.

 * Practical automation and scripting skills using tools such as Chef, Bash, Python, Ruby, or PowerShell.

 * Knowledge of object storage concepts, including Amazon S3-compatible platforms, data replication, and lifecycle management.

 * Understanding of networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP, VPNs, VLANs, and firewall-related connectivity concepts.

 * Experience supporting hybrid or multi-cloud environments and collaborating with cross-functional technical teams.

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®, All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

## Description

* Administer and improve Linux-based systems that support business-critical applications in the datacenter, with an emphasis on uptime, security, and operational efficiency.

 * Build and maintain infrastructure automation using Chef, including the creation and support of cookbooks, scripts, and repeatable configuration standards.

 * Contribute to application and workload movement to cloud environments by assisting with planning, execution, and validation across hybrid platforms.

 * Oversee Nutanix clusters and related hyperconverged infrastructure, tuning resources and supporting capacity growth as technical needs evolve.

 * Manage object storage platforms such as Scality and Amazon S3-compatible environments, including replication, backup, and data handling activities.

 * Monitor platform health with enterprise observability tools, respond to production incidents, and support an on-call rotation while documenting corrective actions.

 * Partner with developers, cloud engineers, and networking teams to resolve infrastructure issues and align system design with business requirements.


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