IT Security Specialist - Nutanix Engineering and Integration Specialist Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote) Candidate Preference: Local candidates or those willing to relocate to Chicago, IL.
Work Authorization: W2 only Key Responsibilities: Design and develop Nutanix solutions, showcasing their capabilities to stakeholders.
Collaborate across teams to gather requirements and define production Nutanix environments.
Set up, configure, test, and document Nutanix suite evaluations.
Provide technical guidance and support throughout the Nutanix lifecycle.
Analyze and present technical documentation to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Stay abreast of the latest Nutanix technologies and industry trends.
Identify and mitigate potential risks during Nutanix evaluations.
Align Nutanix efforts with business goals by collaborating with sales, product management, and engineering teams.
Maintain meticulous documentation of Nutanix deployment processes, configurations, and lifecycle management.
Required Skills: Nutanix Expertise: Extensive experience with Nutanix technologies, including design, automation, and deployment of AHV, Prism Central, and Foundation.
Workload Management: Knowledge of software workload management and orchestration tools like Calm and vRA.
Enterprise IT: Solid understanding of enterprise IT environments and infrastructure.
VMware: Experience with VMware virtualization technology.
Scripting & Automation: Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, PowerShell, Ansible, or Terraform.
Networking: Solid grasp of networking concepts and protocols, including DMZ, firewalls, ports, and protocols.
Security Hardening: Strong understanding of security hardening procedures and best practices.
HVD: Experience with Nutanix HVD (virtual desktops running on Nutanix).