Job Title: Junior Nutanix Deployment Engineer
Location: Remote (Anywhere in the USA, near a major airport)
Job Type: Full-Time
Travel Requirement: 70% Travel, 30% Remote (roughly; could change from time to time)
Salary: 60-70K
Job Overview:
We are seeking a motivated Junior Nutanix Deployment Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will travel extensively across the U.S. to shadow and learn from senior engineers as they deploy, troubleshoot, and maintain Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to gain hands-on experience in enterprise IT deployments while working with cutting-edge technology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Travel to customer sites across the U.S. to assist in the deployment and maintenance of Nutanix infrastructure.
- Shadow experienced engineers to learn best practices in system setup, troubleshooting, and support.
- Participate in hands-on installation, configuration, and optimization of Nutanix hardware and software solutions.
- Assist with diagnosing and resolving technical issues related to virtualization, storage, and networking.
- Document configurations, troubleshooting steps, and lessons learned from deployments.
- Provide remote support to customers and internal teams when not traveling.
- Continuously learn and stay updated with Nutanix technologies and industry trends.
Why Join Us?
- Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced Nutanix professionals.
- Opportunity to work with innovative hyper-converged infrastructure solutions.
- Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth potential.
- Travel opportunities across the U.S. while building expertise in the field.
About PGTEK:
PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family. EOE, including disability/veterans.
- 1-2 years of experience in IT infrastructure, system administration, or related field (or relevant education/certifications).
- Basic understanding of virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, or AHV preferred).
- Familiarity with networking, storage, and server hardware concepts.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to travel frequently (up to 70%) and work independently in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with customers and team members.
- Ability to work remotely when not on-site.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) or willingness to obtain certification within the first 6 months.
- Experience with Linux or Windows server administration.
- Exposure to enterprise IT environments and data center operations.
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. A TRICARE Supplemental Medical Insurance plan is also available. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. We offer a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.
