Nutanix & Windows Infrastructure Lead
Marlborough MA - Hybrid allowed -Must be ready to be onsite 2-3 days a week in office
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Seeking an experienced Nutanix & Windows Infrastructure Lead to manage and optimize enterprise Nutanix HCI, virtualization, and Windows server environments. The role requires strong expertise in Nutanix, Windows infrastructure, Active Directory, virtualization, storage, automation, and team leadership to ensure highly available, secure, and scalable infrastructure operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Administer Nutanix environments (Prism Central/Element, AHV, LCM, DR, replication, capacity management).
• Manage Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO, IIS, and clustering.
• Perform infrastructure upgrades, patching, vulnerability remediation, and security hardening.
• Troubleshoot compute, storage, virtualization, networking, and OS-related issues.
• Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
• Lead L2/L3 infrastructure teams, drive RCA activities, and implement operational best practices.
• Collaborate with application, network, security, and cloud teams on infrastructure initiatives.
• Develop automation, monitoring solutions, and operational reporting.
Required Skills
• Nutanix Prism Central/Element, AHV, LCM, DR & Replication
• Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, IIS
• PowerShell Scripting & Automation
• VMware vSphere/ESXi ( Good to have )
• Backup Solutions (Veeam) ( Good to have )
The Salary for this position will be yearly 100,000 to 115,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
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