Nutanix Senior Systems Engineer
 Scientific Research Corporation | |||||||||
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
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 United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs | |||||||||
 Jul 02, 2025 | |||||||||
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Nutanix Senior Systems Engineer Location
US-CO-Colorado Springs ID
2025-10259
Salary Statement Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $152,150.00/Yr. - USD $253,550.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Description SRC is searching for a skilled Senior Systems Engineer, with a primary focus on managing and optimizing the Nutanix hypervisor environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, testing, support, and patching of Nutanix systems, ensuring high availability and performance of the virtualized infrastructure. While Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) certification is preferred, we welcome candidates with experience in other hypervisor platforms who are committed to obtaining NCP certification within six months of hire. * Install, configure, and maintain Nutanix hypervisor environments to support mission applications and services. * Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization to ensure reliability and scalability. * Provide advanced technical support for Nutanix-related issues, including incident resolution and root cause analysis. * Apply patches, updates, and security configurations to Nutanix systems in accordance with best practices. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement virtualization solutions that meet customer needs. * Document system configurations, processes, and procedures for operational continuity. * Stay current with industry trends and advancements in hypervisor technologies to recommend improvements. * Achieve Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) certification within six months of hire, if not already certified. [#LI-LH1] Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology related field (or equivalent experience). * 3 years minimum experience as Senior Systems Engineer supporting a DOD program of similar size and scope ($40M-50M, 35-40 personnel)
* 5 years minimum of hands-on professional experience as Data Center Engineer working with SDWAN or Hyperconverged Infrastructure for program/project of similar size and scope (25-50 personnel)
* 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, with at least 3 years focused on virtualization technologies.
* Hands-on experience with at least one major hypervisor platform (e.g., VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or Nutanix AHV).
* Strong understanding of virtualization concepts, including compute, storage, and networking in virtualized environments.
* Proficiency in system administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning in enterprise IT environments.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Strong communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Possess IAT/IAM Level II or greater (e.g. Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.) Desired Skills * Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) certification. * Experience with Nutanix AHV hypervisor installation, configuration, and management. * Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments and integration with Government cloud platforms. * Knowledge of scripting or automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Ansible) for infrastructure management. Clearance Information SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL Travel Requirements None About Us Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients. SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. EEO Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact jobs@scires.com for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. | |||||||||