Sr. Platform Engineer with Nutanix

Sr. Platform Engineer with Nutanix Migrations

Location:

Remote

Duration:

12 Months

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Platform Engineer to support and lead our migration from Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Integrated Edition (TKGI) to Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP). The ideal candidate will have 12-15+ years deep experience with Nutanix tools and CNCF technologies, and be proficient in installing, configuring, and operationalizing components across the Kubernetes ecosystem.

This role will play a critical part in modernizing our infrastructure by designing and implementing scalable, secure, and observable Kubernetes platforms using Nutanix solutions.

• Lead the migration of Kubernetes workloads from TKGI to NKP.
  
• Install, configure, and operationalize components of the Nutanix Kubernetes Platform.
  
• Deploy and manage open-source CNCF components including:
  
• MetalLB for load balancing,
  
• Calico and/or Cilium for CNI and network policies,
  
• Dex for authentication,
  
• Kubecost for resource usage and cost monitoring.
  
• Integrate Nutanix platform features with Kubernetes, including CSI and CNI plugins.
  
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure platform stability, security, and scalability.
  
• Automate platform management using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and scripting languages like Python or PowerShell.
  
• Implement policy-as-code solutions (e.g., OPA/Gatekeeper, Kyverno).
  
• Ensure observability and performance tuning using Prometheus, Grafana, and integrated logging stacks.
  
• Document architecture, configurations, processes, and SOPs to support platform maintainability and scalability. Required Skills and Experience:
  
• Proven hands-on experience with Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) and core Nutanix tools (AHV, Prism Central, etc.).
  
• Experience migrating or deploying Kubernetes platforms in enterprise environments.
  
• Deep knowledge of CNCF tools, especially:
  
• MetalLB, Calico, Cilium, Dex, and Kubecost.
  
• Proficient in container orchestration, networking, and Kubernetes security best practices.
  
• Strong scripting and automation experience with tools like Terraform, Ansible, Python, or PowerShell.
  
• Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
  
• Comfortable working in a DevOps environment with GitOps methodologies. Preferred Qualifications:
  
• Previous experience migrating workloads from TKGI (Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Integrated Edition).
  
• Experience with Nutanix CSI and CNI integration in Kubernetes clusters.
  
• Familiarity with GitOps tools like Argo CD or Flux.
  
• Understanding of enterprise authentication systems integrated via OIDC (e.g., Dex + LDAP/Okta).
  
• Experience with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd) is a plus.