Nutanix Engineer / Networking IT Support Engineer (Break & Fix Support) India
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026.
Nutanix Engineer / Networking IT Support Engineer (Break & Fix Support)
Location: Pune, India
Employment Type: Freelance (On-Call Basis)
Priority: High (Immediate Hiring)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Nutanix Engineer / Networking IT Support Engineer to provide Break & Fix support services across enterprise infrastructure environments. This freelance, on-call role requires a highly skilled professional who can diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, network, and infrastructure-related incidents efficiently while maintaining a high level of customer service and professionalism.
The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in Nutanix and networking technologies, hold a valid CCNA certification, and demonstrate excellent communication skills with fluent English proficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide onsite and remote Break & Fix support for networking and infrastructure-related incidents.
* Deploy, configure, and manage Nutanix HCI environments (AOS, AHV, Prism).
* Perform system upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management activities.
* Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, virtualization, and network issues.
* Diagnose and resolve network connectivity problems involving TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and related technologies.
* Implement and support backup and disaster recovery solutions.
* Respond to critical incidents and service requests within agreed response times.
* Collaborate with global and regional teams on infrastructure and cloud-related projects.
* Maintain accurate technical documentation, incident reports, and service records.
* Ensure professional interaction with end users, stakeholders, and customers at all times.
Required Skills & Experience
* Minimum 5 years of experience in infrastructure, virtualization, networking, or IT support engineering.
* Strong hands-on experience with the Nutanix ecosystem (AOS, AHV, Prism).
* Experience supporting VMware and/or Hyper-V environments.
* Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, routing, and switching.
* Proven experience providing Break & Fix support in enterprise environments.
* Ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure and networking issues.
* Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions.
* Scripting experience with PowerShell and/or Python is advantageous.
Mandatory Requirements
* Valid CCNA Certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate).
* Minimum 90% pass score on the induction assessment.
* Fluent English communication skills (spoken and written).
* Ability to work independently in customer-facing environments.
* Professional demeanor and strong customer service orientation.
Preferred Qualifications
* Nutanix Certification (NCP or higher).
* Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
* Knowledge of automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
* Experience supporting enterprise networking infrastructure.
Soft Skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
* Strong professionalism and customer-facing skills.
* Ability to remain calm and effective during critical incidents.
* Proactive problem-solving mindset.
* Strong organizational and time-management skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively within distributed teams.
* Commitment to delivering high-quality technical support and customer satisfaction.