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IT - Sr Systems Engineer (OpenStack and Nutanix)

IT - Sr Systems Engineer (OpenStack and Nutanix)

Hybrid

San jose, United states

Mid level

Full Time

17-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Python Bash Kubernetes Monitoring Ansible Problem-solving Networking Architecture Linux System Administration Virtualization Openstack Terraform Prometheus

Job Specifications

Looking for: IT - Sr Systems Engineer (OpenStack and Nutanix)

Job Type: Fulltime

Location: San Jose, California (Hybrid)

Is a Remote job?:false

Description:

We are seeking highly skilled OpenStack and Nutanix Administrators to join our IT Infrastructure team. This role is crucial in managing, optimizing, and ensuring the seamless operation of cloud and hyper-converged infrastructure environments. The ideal candidates will possess strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to work in dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities

- Deploy, configure, and maintain OpenStack cloud environments and Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure.

- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability of services.

- Design and implement scalable solutions to meet organizational needs.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure with business objectives.

- Perform upgrades, patches, and routine maintenance for OpenStack and Nutanix systems.

- Develop automation scripts for efficient system management using tools like Ansible, Terraform and Pulumi.

- Ensure compliance with security standards and implement best practices for data protection.

- Document processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

- Bachelors in Computer Science (or related field) and 6 - 9 years of relevant experience.

- Strong expertise in OpenStack architecture, deployment, and management.

- Hands-on experience with Nutanix AHV, Prism Central, and related tools.

- Proficiency in Linux system administration and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python).

- Excellent familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., KVM) and container platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).

- Knowledge of networking concepts such as VLANs, SDN, and load balancing.

- Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus or Nagios.

- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Certifications in OpenStack or Nutanix (e.g., NCP-MCI) are a plus.

About the Company

Ventrum is one of the leading providers of Information Technology services and business solutions. We offer a suite of complementary offerings that creates value for our clients and their customers by utilizing our network to increase value. Ventrum collaborates with customers to consistently and cost-effectively plan, execute, and deliver high-level results. At Ventrum, our mission is to provide unparalleled consulting, integration, and managed services to ensure customer satisfaction. We strive to leverage our technolog... Know more