Virtualization Engineer

• Design and implement end-to-end virtualization architectures across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and Nutanix Cloud Platform (AOS/AHV).
• Lead platform transitions and coexistence strategies between VMware and Nutanix environments.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert across compute, storage, and virtualization management layers.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with technical and business leadership to translate complex architectures into clear, actionable strategies.
• Anticipate technical risk, scalability concerns, and cost considerations to align infrastructure solutions with business objectives.

Standards & Governance

• Define and enforce enterprise virtualization standards, including RBAC models, tagging taxonomies, and capacity management policies.
• Provide technical governance for large-scale implementations and Proof-of-Concept (PoC) initiatives, owning design decisions and remediation paths.

Mentorship & Enablement

• Mentor engineers and delivery teams through technical reviews, assessments, and hands-on guidance.
• Develop documentation, training materials, and best-practice frameworks to elevate team capability., * Manage and optimize large-scale virtual environments using VMware vSphere/vCenter and Nutanix Prism Central.
• Lead workload migration initiatives (e.g., VMware to Nutanix AHV) utilizing Nutanix Move, VMware HCX, or similar tooling.
• Build and maintain automation and Infrastructure-as-Code workflows using PowerCLI, Terraform, Ansible, and Nutanix Calm.
• Perform proactive performance tuning, capacity planning, and deep troubleshooting across HCI and SAN-based platforms.
• Produce high-quality HLDs, LLDs, ADRs, and disaster recovery runbooks.
• Design, implement, and test business continuity and disaster recovery solutions using VMware SRM and Nutanix Leap/Mine.

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise virtualization and data center operations.
• Advanced expertise with:
• VMware: vSphere 7.x/8.x, NSX, vSAN
• Nutanix: AOS, AHV, Files, Flow
• Proven ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments, including major incidents and platform outages.

Core Competencies

• Strong architectural and strategic thinking with the ability to evaluate emerging technologies and build long-term roadmaps.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations and documentation.
• Ability to operate independently while influencing cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications:
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Advanced Professional (VCAP)
• Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) or Nutanix Certified Master (NCM)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional or military experience.