Job Detail

Job Title: Nutanix Engineer/ Networking IT Support Engineer
Location: Copperbelt, Lusaka, Ndola, Zambia
Employment Type: Freelance (On-Call Basis)
Priority: High (Immediate Hiring)

Role Overview

We are hiring a Nutanix Engineer/ Networking IT Support Engineer to support enterprise infrastructure environments across Country. This role requires flexibility for on-call support and the ability to work across regional time zones.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Nutanix HCI environments (AOS, AHV, Prism)

• Perform upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management

• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues

• Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions

• Provide on-call incident response support

• Work with global teams on cloud and infrastructure projects

• Maintain system documentation

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years in infrastructure or virtualization engineering

• Strong experience with Nutanix stack

• Knowledge of VMware or Hyper-V

• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP)

• Experience with DR and backup tools

• Scripting (PowerShell/Python) is advantageous

Mandatory Requirement

• Minimum 90% pass score on induction assessment

Preferred Qualifications

• Nutanix Certification (NCP or higher)

• Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP

• Automation tools knowledge (Ansible, Terraform)

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills (Local language & English preferred)

• Ability to handle critical incidents

• Team-oriented and proactive