Solutions - Virtualization Architect Nutanix

ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS - expert in IT comfort - is hiring to reinforce his teams.
IT services integrator, created in 1991, we position ourselves as IT comfort expert for the small and medium structures. To cover these services, we offer packaged based services and have a personalized service desk.
For larger organization, we are also active in the provision of IT staff and in projects both in operational and development field.
In addition, we also sell, deploy and install hardware (Servers, Storage, PC,...). We also offer technical consulting services.

Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge solutions and take your expertise in Virtualization to the next level? We're seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join our client's team as a Virtualization Architect with a specialization in Nutanix.

As a Virtualization Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing cutting-edge solutions from various vendors and enhancing existing solutions to address business needs. Working closely with customers, you will define project scopes, understand business requirements, design solutions, and meticulously document architectures. Collaborating with operational teams, you will transition and hand over infrastructure, emphasizing automation as a primary goal. Additionally, you will be responsible for providing level 3 support and ensuring the continuous availability and confidentiality of services. As a Nutanix Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing Nutanix-based solutions for our clients. You will work closely with customers to understand their requirements, architect solutions that meet their needs, and provide guidance throughout the implementation process.

**Professional Skills**:
**Analytic Skills**: Ability to create comprehensive current state and future state solution architecture documents, detailing platforms, technologies, integration, and communication methods.

**Communication Skills**: Effective communication with stakeholders at various levels to convey complex technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

**Technical Knowledge and Certifications**:
Expertise in Virtualization technologies, including vSphere, vCenter, vSAN, NSXT, and VMware Aria Operations.

Proficiency in VMware Aria Automation, understanding of production constraints, and readiness to provide occasional support during non-business hours.

Expertise in Nutanix Product including Prism Central, Prism Element and Ahv.

Proficiency in Prism Central Playbook for automation, understanding Nutanix foundation and deployment.

Familiarity with ITIL and project management methodologies is advantageous.

Capability to design and implement large-scale, high-availability solutions.

Knowledge of network concepts and components, along with the ability to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot features and components.

An asset would be knowledge of PKS (Pivotal Container Service).

**Activities (Proactive and Reactive)**:
**Understanding Business Needs**: Collaborate with customers to comprehend their business needs.

Develop solutions within VMware Products to meet identified business requirements.

Design Nutanix-based solutions that align with customer needs and industry best practices.

Provide technical guidance and support to customers and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

**Documentation**: Develop detailed architecture diagrams, documentation, and implementation plans and produce comprehensive architecture documents and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

**Transition and Hand-Over**: Facilitate the smooth transition and handover of infrastructure to operational teams.

**Level 3 Support**: Act as a level 3 support resource for operational teams, ensuring prompt issue resolution.

**Coaching and Knowledge Transfer**: Coach and transfer knowledge to operational teams, fostering a collaborative and skillful working environment and provide technical guidance and support to Operation throughout the project lifecycle.

**Qualifications**:
Proven experience in Virtualization architecture and design

Relevant certifications in Virtualization technologies.

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to evolving business needs.

Demonstrated commitment to automation and efficiency.

Nutanix Certified Professional (Ncp) certification preferred.

Strong understanding of hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) concepts and technologies.

Proficiency in Virtualization technologies, such as VMware vSphere and Ahv.

**Experience**:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT architecture within a medium to large IT environment.

**Requirements**:
EU citizenship.

Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; proficiency in any other European language is a plus.