Staff Consulting Architect – Virtualization, Network

Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart. The Opportunity Are you a seasoned professional with deep expertise in virtualization, software-defined networking, and network security, eager to drive innovative solutions for next-generation data centers? If so, joining our team as a Staff Consulting Architect offers you the opportunity to work at the forefront of technology, collaborate with talented professionals, and influence significant projects that shape hybrid cloud environments while allowing you to enhance your skills in a supportive, hybrid work culture. About the Team The team for the Staff Consulting Architect position is part of the Professional Services organization at Nutanix, located in Bangalore. This diverse and dynamic team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in virtualization, software-defined networking, and network security. The culture fosters collaboration, continuous learning, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, all while working towards the mission of enabling organizations to harness the full potential of their IT infrastructure. The team is passionate about driving transformation in data centers and cloud environments, ensuring that clients achieve optimal performance and security. You will report to the Senior Director of Professional Services, who is known for their empowering leadership style and emphasis on mentorship. The manager values open communication and encourages team members to take ownership of projects while providing guidance and support when needed. This position is hybrid, requiring you to be in the office for three days per week, allowing for collaborative onsite work while also offering flexibility for remote tasks. The role entails a travel requirement of approximately 15%, which will involve visiting client sites or attending industry events as necessary. This travel is essential for building relationships with clients and ensuring that projects are executed effectively in various environments. Your RoleDesign and implement advanced virtualization, SDN, and security solutions for hybrid cloud environments.Lead the integration of multi-tier micro segmentation strategies while enforcing Zero Trust principles.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between virtual and physical infrastructures.Configure and manage network policies, security frameworks, and compliance systems in production environments.Optimize virtualization platforms and support workload migrations with minimal downtime.Provide mentorship and guidance to junior consultants and promote knowledge sharing within the team.Enhance customer engagement and consultancy skills through regular communication and stakeholder management.Set and achieve measurable goals for SDN and virtualization projects in the first year to drive team success. What You Will Bring10+ years of experience in data centre virtualization and SDN solutions.Strong understanding of networking concepts including VLANs, routing, NAT, VPNs, BGP, and firewalls.Hands-on experience with at least one SDN platform (VMware NSX, Nutanix Flow, Cisco ACI).Proven expertise in micro segmentation and Zero Trust architecture design.Working knowledge of hypervisors (VMware ESXi, Nutanix AHV, or Hyper-V).Strong troubleshooting skills using CLI, API, and network analysis tools.Excellent consulting, customer engagement, and communication skills.Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent discipline. Work Arrangement Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. Most roles, like this one, that will mean coming into an office a minimum of 3 days per week, however flexibility is expected when situation arises for additional face time in the office. For example for project meetings, customer meetings, training, etc. 25-50% Travel is expected across major cities in India.  --