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Staffing Science lists this System Engineer (VMware to Nutanix Migration) opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Systems Engineer
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Location: Chandler, AZ area (on-site/hybrid preferred) (Must be US Citizen and no C2C or 3rd parties)
About the Opportunity
Our client, a well-established organization undergoing a major infrastructure modernization initiative, is seeking Systems Engineers/Administrators to lead a global migration off VMware onto Nutanix, while also owning core Windows infrastructure and enterprise systems administration.
What You'll Do
Execute enterprise-scale migration of virtualized workloads from VMware (vSphere/ESXi/vCenter) to Nutanix AHV/AOS
Utilize Nutanix Move and related tooling to plan, validate, and execute VM migrations with minimal downtime
Rightsize and re-architect infrastructure during migration rather than performing simple lift-and-shift
Manage and administer Nutanix Prism Central/Element environments post-migration
Administer and maintain Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022), including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP across a global footprint
Support and manage Microsoft 365 / Azure AD (Entra ID) administration, including identity, licensing, and hybrid AD sync (Azure AD Connect)
Manage patching, updates, and lifecycle maintenance across physical and virtual Windows Server infrastructure
Administer enterprise storage/SAN environments and integrate storage considerations into the migration plan
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and networking teams to ensure a smooth global rollout
Document migration runbooks, validation checklists, and post-migration support procedures
What You Bring
Deep hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter administration
Proven Nutanix AHV/AOS experience — real migration project experience strongly preferred over certification alone
Nutanix certification (NCP-MCI or NCA) a plus
Strong, hands-on Windows Server administration background (2016/2019/2022), including Active Directory, Group Policy, xhqgsiq DNS/DHCP, and file/print services
Experience administering Microsoft 365 and Azure AD/Entra ID in an enterprise environment
Experience with backup/DR tooling (Veeam, Rubrik, or similar) in a hypervisor transition context
Scripting ability (PowerShell/Python) for migration automation, validation, and general systems administration
Strong communication skills — this role interfaces directly with stakeholders across a global infrastructure footprint
Location & Logistics
Candidates based in or willing to work from the Chandler, AZ area strongly preferred, as this role has a path to full-time conversion tied to a physical hub location.
Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85041, US
Who can apply
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