Technical Server Administrator - Nutanix

Title : Technical Server Administrator - Nutanix Job Type : contract currently through Jan 6, 2026 (likely to extend) Location : New York, NY Work Mode : 100% onsite Interview Mode : 1-2 rounds, 2nd round onsite Pay Rate Range: $60.00 - $78.00 Non-Technical Requirements: Must have a valid driver's license. Selected candidate will require passing of NERC CIP Personnel Risk Assessment. We would also like to get 2 references from the most recent roles the applicant has worked. Job Description : A leading utility provider in NYC is looking for a Technical Server Administrator with Nutanix experience for a 100% onsite contract role. Interested candidates must have skills & experience in: • Design and implementation of VMware vSphere and Nutanix environments • managed Nutanix clusters • Nutanix Administration • Nutanix Support Specialist The ideal candidates will also have: • Ability to intrepid, modify and write scripts and SQL queries • Experience in Automation Scripts We are seeking a highly motivated candidate who demonstrates commitment to customer service and possesses strong technical skills and proficiency working with: • Windows Server/Desktop operating systems, users' administration, file system, software, and services • Understanding of servers and various storage RAID configuration • Active Directory management, including backup and recovery of domain and GPO setup • Fundamental networking concepts and troubleshooting such as DHCP, DNS, Routing, Firewall • Fundamental understanding of security principles, ACL, Encryption • Scripting: PowerShell, bash, ksh or perl for automating routine tasks • Experienced with monitoring system health and performance, able to provide statistics to identify bottlenecks and lead optimization efforts • Disaster recovery planning and ability to perform backup and restore for systems, applications and data • Patch and firmware installation and management • Strong customer service mindset, providing 1 end user support experience We are looking for well organized, detail-oriented, and flexible candidate to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines with a safety mind set. This individual must also exercise good judgment, integrity, and render sound business decisions. The applicant should possess strong oral and written communication skills and able to produce documentation on solutions and system design. Bachelor's degree (preferably in Information Technology) with a minimum of 8 years' experience in IT Support. The successful candidate should possess strong technical knowledge of various computing platforms from servers, networks, storage including scripting experience for automation. • Must have the ability to lift/transport server equipment when needed. • Must be able to provide off-hour, on-call support for workstation, server and other system related issues that requires travel to various supported sites. • Must be willing and able to work overtime and be flexible with work hours to respond to emergencies or scheduled work that must be done either prior to or after normal business hours. • Must have the means and be able to travel to various Company locations. • Must have a valid driver's license. • This position is fully onsite, 5 days a week