System Engineer (VMware to Nutanix Migration)

Systems Engineer Location: Chandler, AZ area (on-site/hybrid preferred) (Must be US Citizen and no C2C or 3rd parties)About the OpportunityOur 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 DoExecute enterprise-scale migration of virtualized workloads from VMware (vSphere/ESXi/vCenter) to Nutanix AHV/AOSUtilize Nutanix Move and related tooling to plan, validate, and execute VM migrations with minimal downtimeRightsize and re-architect infrastructure during migration rather than performing simple lift-and-shiftManage and administer Nutanix Prism Central/Element environments post-migrationAdminister and maintain Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022), including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP across a global footprintSupport 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 infrastructureAdminister enterprise storage/SAN environments and integrate storage considerations into the migration planCollaborate with infrastructure, security, and networking teams to ensure a smooth global rolloutDocument migration runbooks, validation checklists, and post-migration support proceduresWhat You BringDeep hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter administrationProven Nutanix AHV/AOS experience — real migration project experience strongly preferred over certification aloneNutanix certification (NCP-MCI or NCA) a plusStrong, hands-on Windows Server administration background (2016/2019/2022), including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, and file/print servicesExperience administering Microsoft 365 and Azure AD/Entra ID in an enterprise environmentExperience with backup/DR tooling (Veeam, Rubrik, or similar) in a hypervisor transition contextScripting ability (PowerShell/Python) for migration automation, validation, and general systems administrationStrong communication skills — this role interfaces directly with stakeholders across a global infrastructure footprintLocation & LogisticsCandidates 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.