Nutanix Engineer/ Networking IT Support Engineer - Zimbabwe

About the job Nutanix Engineer/ Networking IT Support Engineer - Zimbabwe Nutanix Engineer / Networking IT Support Engineer (Break & Fix Support) Location: Harare, Workington, Zimbabwe Employment Type: Freelance (On-Call Basis)

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Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Nutanix Engineer / Networking IT Support Engineer to provide Break & Fix support services across enterprise infrastructure environments. This freelance, on-call role requires a highly skilled professional who can diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, network, and infrastructure-related incidents efficiently while maintaining a high level of customer service and professionalism.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in Nutanix and networking technologies, hold a valid CCNA certification, and demonstrate excellent communication skills with fluent English proficiency.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Provide onsite and remote Break & Fix support for networking and infrastructure-related incidents.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Nutanix HCI environments (AOS, AHV, Prism).
• Perform system upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, virtualization, and network issues.
• Diagnose and resolve network connectivity problems involving TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and related technologies.
• Implement and support backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Respond to critical incidents and service requests within agreed response times.
• Collaborate with global and regional teams on infrastructure and cloud-related projects.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, incident reports, and service records.
• Ensure professional interaction with end users, stakeholders, and customers at all times.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in infrastructure, virtualization, networking, or IT support engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with the Nutanix ecosystem (AOS, AHV, Prism).
• Experience supporting VMware and/or Hyper-V environments.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, routing, and switching.
• Proven experience providing Break & Fix support in enterprise environments.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure and networking issues.
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Scripting experience with PowerShell and/or Python is advantageous.

**Requirements**

• Valid CCNA Certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate).
• Minimum 90% pass score on the induction assessment.
• Fluent English communication skills (spoken and written).
• Ability to work independently in customer-facing environments.
• Professional demeanor and strong customer service orientation.

**Preferred Qualifications**

• Nutanix Certification (NCP or higher).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Experience supporting enterprise networking infrastructure.

**Soft Skills**

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong professionalism and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during critical incidents.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within distributed teams.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality technical support and customer satisfaction.