Job Description

Department DetailsRole Summary1. Nutanix HCI Administration:

• Design, deploy, and manage Nutanix clusters using AHV and Prism Central.
• Monitor performance, conduct capacity planning, and manage lifecycle upgrades for Nutanix infrastructure.
• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies using Nutanix-native tools (e.g., Leap, Xi).
• Troubleshoot issues across the HCI stack, including storage, compute, and network layers.

2. Virtualization & Server Infrastructure:

• Manage mixed virtualisation environments (AHV, VMware, Hyper-V) across multiple sites.
• Oversee provisioning, migration, and maintenance of virtual machines for business-critical systems (MES, Serialization, etc.).
• Implement and maintain OS-level configurations (Windows Server, Linux).

3. Data Centre & Enterprise Systems:

• Operate and monitor enterprise data centre environments for performance, uptime, and compliance.
• Maintain OT Network NAS infrastructure and integration with production systems.
• Ensure secure and compliant data-handling practices aligned with pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practice (GxP) standards.

4. Application & Platform Support:

• Support the deployment and lifecycle of applications hosted on Nutanix clusters.
• Maintain Active Directory integrations and ensure role-based access control across all platforms.
• Administer ITSM tools such as Symphony AI Summit for incident, problem, and change management.

5. Backup & Recovery:

• Implement and manage backup strategies using Nutanix-native or integrated backup tools.
• Regularly perform and test system restorations to validate recovery readiness.

6. Security & Compliance:

• Regularly to maintain compliance and ensure a secure posture.
• Collaborate closely with compliance teams to ensure that infrastructure adheres to pharmaceutical regulatory standards.
• Perform risk assessments and maintain audit-ready documentation.

7. Collaboration, Support & Operations:

• Coordinate with OEMs to resolve support tickets, implement upgrades, and escalate issues.
• Collaborate with OT/IT teams during planned shutdowns or infrastructure changes.
• Lead infrastructure projects across global sites, ensuring the harmonisation of practices and standards.

8. Project Leadership & Policy Implementation:

• Contribute to IT policy implementation across global manufacturing environments.
• Lead initiatives to standardise IT infrastructure (e.g., meeting room technology, site IT configurations).
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7-9 years of experience in IT Infrastructure roles with at least 3+ years focused on Nutanix HCI.
• Advanced understanding of Nutanix Acropolis (AHV), Prism Central, Calm, and other Nutanix toolsets.
• Strong experience with virtualisation platforms: AHV and knowledge about VMware vSphere, Hyper-V.
• Good to have Experience in managing infrastructure supporting manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments (GxP knowledge is a plus).
• Solid understanding of data centre design, high availability, DR, and NAS/SAN storage.
• Strong scripting and automation knowledge (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) is a plus.
• Professional certifications (e.g., NCP, VCP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator) are desirable.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.

Key Responsibilities1. Nutanix HCI Administration:

• Design, deploy, and manage Nutanix clusters using AHV and Prism Central.
• Monitor performance, conduct capacity planning, and manage lifecycle upgrades for Nutanix infrastructure.
• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies using Nutanix-native tools (e.g., Leap, Xi).
• Troubleshoot issues across the HCI stack, including storage, compute, and network layers.

2. Virtualization & Server Infrastructure:

• Manage mixed virtualisation environments (AHV, VMware, Hyper-V) across multiple sites.
• Oversee provisioning, migration, and maintenance of virtual machines for business-critical systems (MES, Serialization, etc.).
• Implement and maintain OS-level configurations (Windows Server, Linux).

3. Data Centre & Enterprise Systems:

• Operate and monitor enterprise data centre environments for performance, uptime, and compliance.
• Maintain OT Network NAS infrastructure and integration with production systems.
• Ensure secure and compliant data-handling practices aligned with pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practice (GxP) standards.

4. Application & Platform Support:

• Support the deployment and lifecycle of applications hosted on Nutanix clusters.
• Maintain Active Directory integrations and ensure role-based access control across all platforms.
• Administer ITSM tools such as Symphony AI Summit for incident, problem, and change management.

5. Backup & Recovery:

• Implement and manage backup strategies using Nutanix-native or integrated backup tools.
• Regularly perform and test system restorations to validate recovery readiness.

6. Security & Compliance:

• Regularly to maintain compliance and ensure a secure posture.
• Collaborate closely with compliance teams to ensure that infrastructure adheres to pharmaceutical regulatory standards.
• Perform risk assessments and maintain audit-ready documentation.

7. Collaboration, Support & Operations:

• Coordinate with OEMs to resolve support tickets, implement upgrades, and escalate issues.
• Collaborate with OT/IT teams during planned shutdowns or infrastructure changes.
• Lead infrastructure projects across global sites, ensuring the harmonisation of practices and standards.

8. Project Leadership & Policy Implementation:

• Contribute to IT policy implementation across global manufacturing environments.
• Lead initiatives to standardise IT infrastructure (e.g., meeting room technology, site IT configurations).
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7-9 years of experience in IT Infrastructure roles with at least 3+ years focused on Nutanix HCI.
• Advanced understanding of Nutanix Acropolis (AHV), Prism Central, Calm, and other Nutanix toolsets.
• Strong experience with virtualisation platforms: AHV and knowledge about VMware vSphere, Hyper-V.
• Good to have Experience in managing infrastructure supporting manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments (GxP knowledge is a plus).
• Solid understanding of data centre design, high availability, DR, and NAS/SAN storage.
• Strong scripting and automation knowledge (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) is a plus.
• Professional certifications (e.g., NCP, VCP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator) are desirable.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.

Educational QualificationsRequired Education Qualification: MCA
Required Experience: 10 - 16 years

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