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Job Summary: As a Senior Nutanix HCI Administrator, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and optimisation of Nutanix Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) within a highly regulated, performance-critical environment. This role involves managing virtualised environments, data centre infrastructure, and enterprise IT systems, with a strong focus on stability, performance, security, and scalability. Key Responsibilities: 1. Nutanix HCI Administration: Design, deploy, and manage Nutanix clusters using AHV and Prism Central. Monitor performance, conduct capacity planning, and manage lifecycle upgrades for Nutanix infrastructure. Implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies using Nutanix-native tools (e.g., Leap, Xi). Troubleshoot issues across the HCI stack, including storage, compute, and network layers. 2. Virtualization & Server Infrastructure: Manage mixed virtualisation environments (AHV, VMware, Hyper-V) across multiple sites. Oversee provisioning, migration, and maintenance of virtual machines for business-critical systems (MES, Serialization, etc.). Implement and maintain OS-level configurations (Windows Server, Linux). 3. Data Centre & Enterprise Systems: Operate and monitor enterprise data centre environments for performance, uptime, and compliance. Maintain OT Network NAS infrastructure and integration with production systems. Ensure secure and compliant data-handling practices aligned with pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practice (GxP) standards. 4. Application & Platform Support: Support the deployment and lifecycle of applications hosted on Nutanix clusters. Maintain Active Directory integrations and ensure role-based access control across all platforms. Administer ITSM tools such as Symphony AI Summit for incident, problem, and change management. 5. Backup & Recovery: Implement and manage backup strategies using Nutanix-native or integrated backup tools. Regularly perform and test system restorations to validate recovery readiness. 6. Security & Compliance: Regularly to maintain compliance and ensure a secure posture. Collaborate closely with compliance teams to ensure that infrastructure adheres to pharmaceutical regulatory standards. Perform risk assessments and maintain audit-ready documentation. 7. Collaboration, Support & Operations: Coordinate with OEMs to resolve support tickets, implement upgrades, and escalate issues. Collaborate with OT/IT teams during planned shutdowns or infrastructure changes. Lead infrastructure projects across global sites, ensuring the harmonisation of practices and standards. 8. Project Leadership & Policy Implementation: Contribute to IT policy implementation across global manufacturing environments. Lead initiatives to standardise IT infrastructure (e.g., meeting room technology, site IT configurations). Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members. Qualifications and Requirements: Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. 7-9 years of experience in IT Infrastructure roles with at least 3+ years focused on Nutanix HCI. Advanced understanding of Nutanix Acropolis (AHV), Prism Central, Calm, and other Nutanix toolsets. Strong experience with virtualisation platforms: AHV and knowledge about VMware vSphere, Hyper-V. Good to have Experience in managing infrastructure supporting manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments (GxP knowledge is a plus). Solid understanding of data centre design, high availability, DR, and NAS/SAN storage. Strong scripting and automation knowledge (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) is a plus. Professional certifications (e.g., NCP, VCP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator) are desirable. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, multi-project environment. Biocon Biologics is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Biocon Biologics also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
