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Senior Nutanix Migration Engineer

Senior Nutanix Migration Engineer

EclaroFresno, CA, US
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Overview :

  • Seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Nutanix Migration Engineer to join the dynamic professional services or operations team.
  • The successful consultant will be responsible for leading and executing complex data center migrations to the Nutanix Enterprise Cloud platform, ensuring seamless transitions, minimal downtime, and optimal performance.
  • This role requires deep expertise in Nutanix technologies, strong project management acumen, and a proven track record in successful data center transformations.

Responsibilities :

  • Lead and execute end-to-end migration projects from various legacy infrastructures (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, physical servers, other hypervisors) to Nutanix AHV and ESXi-on-Nutanix environments.
  • Conduct thorough discovery and assessment of existing client environments, identifying dependencies, risks, and developing detailed migration strategies and runbooks.
  • Design and implement robust Nutanix solutions, including cluster sizing, network integration, storage configurations (Volumes, Files, Objects), and disaster recovery planning (Nutanix Leap, DR services).
  • Utilize and optimize Nutanix migration tools and methodologies (e.g., Nutanix Move, Xtract, Karbon for Kubernetes, Nutanix Frame, database migration tools).
  • Perform pre-migration health checks, monitor migration progress, and conduct post-migration validation to ensure data integrity and application functionality.
  • Collaborate closely with clients, project managers, solution architects, and other technical teams to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Provide expert-level troubleshooting and problem resolution during all phases of migration, including performance tuning and optimization.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including migration plans, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Nutanix technologies, mentoring junior engineers and contributing to internal knowledge sharing.
  • Stay abreast of the latest Nutanix product releases, features, and best practices.
  • Participate in client meetings, workshops, and pre-sales activities as required.

    • Required Qualifications :

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, with a strong focus on virtualization and hyperconverged systems.
  • 3+ years of dedicated experience leading and executing data center migrations to Nutanix.
  • Deep expertise in Nutanix AOS, AHV, Prism Central, and associated services (e.g., Files, Objects, Volumes, Flow Network Security).
  • Proven experience with data migration tools such as Nutanix Move and / or other relevant migration methodologies.
  • Solid understanding of networking concepts (VLANs, routing, firewalls, load balancing) in a virtualized and hyperconverged environment.
  • Strong experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

    • Preferred Skills :

  • Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) Certification & Nutanix Certified Master (NCM)
  • Experience with other virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V) and their migration paths.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Hybrid Cloud Architectures.
  • Scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Ansible).
  • Experience with database migrations (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle) onto Nutanix.
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerization on Nutanix (Karbon).

    • Pay Rate : $90 - $95 / Hour

    If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits :

  • k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
  • Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
  • Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

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