Nutanix Consultant

Experience – Minimum 4 years

Technical Skills

Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Platform: Deep understanding of Nutanix AOS (Acropolis Operating System), including deployment, configuration, and management of Nutanix clusters.

Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI): Expertise in HCI principles and implementation, particularly within Nutanix environments.

Virtualization Technologies: Proficient with VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Nutanix AHV (Acropolis Hypervisor).

Networking: Knowledge of software-defined networking (SDN), network architecture, and configuration within Nutanix environments.

Storage Management: Strong grasp of storage concepts, including SAN, NAS, iSCSI, and NFS, as well as Nutanix storage features like Volumes, Files, and Objects.

Backup and Disaster Recovery: Experience with backup solutions and disaster recovery planning, including Nutanix's native DR tools (Xi Leap, Metro Availability).

Automation and Scripting: Proficiency in automation using PowerShell, Python, Nutanix Calm, and other scripting tools for streamlining operations.

Automation and Nutanix DBaaS: Proficiency in Managing Nutanix DBaaS,

• Perform day-to-day database administration tasks including installation, configuration, upgrades, monitoring, and backups.
• Automate database deployment, patching, cloning, and scaling activities.
• Implement and manage high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Participate in capacity planning and performance tuning initiatives.
• Provide RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and resolution for database incidents and problems.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including SOPs, standards, and diagrams.

Cloud Integration: Familiarity with hybrid cloud setups and integration of Nutanix with public cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

Security: Knowledge of security best practices within Nutanix environments, including data encryption, network segmentation, and multi-factor authentication.

Consulting and Soft Skills

Customer Relationship Management: Strong ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, understanding their business needs, and delivering tailored solutions.

Problem-Solving: Expertise in diagnosing complex issues within Nutanix environments and providing effective solutions.

Project Management: Experience in managing end-to-end implementation projects, including planning, execution, and post-implementation support.

Documentation: Ability to create detailed technical documentation, including design documents, runbooks, and operation guides.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling clear and concise information delivery to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Hands-on experience with Nutanix platforms (AHV, Prism Central) and NDB (Nutanix Database Service).

Certifications

Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP-MCI & NCP-DB)

Nutanix Certified Master (NCM)