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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Infrastructure & Cloud Systems Engineer - **Company:** Nutanix - **Location:** Irving, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $143,520.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, NetBackup, NetApp Applications, Networking Basics, Routing, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Performance Tuning, Dell PowerEdge, Windows PowerShell, Prism (Software), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Ansible, Runbook, Server Virtualization, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Software Vulnerability Management, Backup and Restore, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Autoscaling, Amazon ElastiCache, AWS Lambda, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), AWS ECS, Cloudformation, Amazon Relational Database Service, Pure Storage, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Vcenter, Route53, Hardware Infrastructure, Cloud Migration, Nutanix, Cloudwatch, Firewall Services Module, Veeam, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, Scalable Processor Architecture, Network Server, Azure Resource Manager, Commvault, Servicenow - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/1264d8dc-23e4-4bbf-85cc-67ae522ec0cb/infrastructure-cloud-systems-engineer ## About the Role * 5+ years of hands-on experience in a systems/infrastructure engineering role * Must have current AWS Solutions Architect Associate or higher certification. * Strong proficiency with: AWS Platform administration Cloudwatch AWS Lambda, Python, Terraform, Cloudformation, Autoscaling AWS ECS, ELB, VPC, Route53, ElastiCache, Workspace on AWS AWS Storage, EFS AWS PaaS service - SQS, Pinpoint, Connect, Transfer Family, Systems Manager Compute Optimizer * Working knowledge of AWS core services and hybrid connectivity * Proficiency in Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) * Familiarity with networking fundamentals: VLANs, routing, firewall rules, DNS/DHCP * Scripting experience in PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation Preferred Qualifications * Knowledge and experience with Nutanix AOS & AHV, and prism administration * Knowledge and experience with VMWare vSphere, vCenter administration * Knowledge and experience with backup tools such as CommVault * Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools: Terraform, Ansible * Exposure to ITIL practices and ITSM platforms (ServiceNow, Jira Service Management) * Experience supporting financial, healthcare, or other regulated environments Technical Skill Matrix Cloud & Automation On-Premises & Virtualization Storage & Backup * AWS (EC2, S3, VPC, RDS) * Azure (VM, VNet, AD) * Terraform / Ansible * PowerShell / Python * VMware vSphere/vCenter * Nutanix AOS/AHV * Dell/HPE Servers * Windows/Linux Admin * NetApp / Pure / EMC * Veeam / Commvault * FC / iSCSI / NFS * DR Planning & Testing ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure & Cloud Systems Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for designing, building, testing, and deploying cloud application solutions that integrate cloud and non-cloud infrastructure. Can deploy infrastructure and platform environments, creates a proof of architecture to test architecture viability, security, and performance. Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform. Responsible for team decisions. Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions. Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams. Master proficiency in AWS Systems Manager is required. Master proficiency in AWS Lambda Administration is recommended. Master proficiency in AWS Administration and AWS Networking is suggested., AWS & Azure Cloud Support * Provision and manage AWS resources: EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch, Direct Connect (Primary) * Provision and manage Azure resources: VMs, VNets, Azure Storage, Azure AD, ExpressRoute, Monitor (Secondary) * Support hybrid connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and cloud environments * Implement and enforce cloud security best practices, cost controls, and tagging standards * Assist with cloud migrations, lift-and-shift projects, and infrastructure-as-code initiatives (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM) General Operations * Participate in on-call rotation for critical infrastructure incidents * Create and maintain thorough infrastructure documentation, runbooks, and SOPs * Collaborate with security, networking, and application teams on architecture and change reviews * Contribute to IT projects including datacenter refreshes, cloud migrations, and M&A integrations * Mentor junior team members and provide knowledge-transfer sessions On-Premises Server & Virtualization (Optional) * Administer, configure, and troubleshoot physical servers (Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, or equivalent) * Management of VMware vSphere/vCenter and Nutanix environments * Windows and Linux Administration (patching, vulnerability remediation, etc) * Monitor server health using tools such as iDRAC, iLO, and native vCenter alarms * Optimize resource utilization, capacity planning, and performance tuning across virtualized environments Nutanix HCI (Optional) * Manage Nutanix Prism Central and Prism Element for monitoring, policy enforcement, and VM management * Implement Nutanix Calm, Flow, Files, or Objects where applicable * Perform upgrades, NCC health checks, and Life Cycle Manager (LCM) operations * Troubleshoot Nutanix cluster issues and coordinate with Nutanix support as needed Storage (Optional) * Familiarity with SAN/NAS storage platforms (NetApp, Pure Storage, EMC/Dell, or equivalent) * Monitor storage performance, capacity, and availability; proactively address bottlenecks * Coordinate storage refreshes, migrations, and DR failover testing Backup & Disaster Recovery * Familiarity with enterprise backup solutions such as Veeam, Commvault, Veritas NetBackup, or Rubrik * Familiarity with and maintenance of backup policies ensuring compliance with RTO/RPO requirements * Monitor backup jobs, investigate failures, and perform test restores on a routine schedule * Maintain and test DR runbooks; coordinate failover and failback exercises * Integrate backup solutions with cloud targets (i.e. AWS S3) for offsite retention ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [5 Years in Cloud Native: The Good, the Bad, and the Bill](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100111-5-years-in-cloud-native-the-good-the-bad-and-the-bill) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)