Staff Consulting Architect - CAP, Cloud Automation

Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart. The Opportunity Nutanix is seeking a Staff Consulting Architect – Automation to architect, design, and deliver enterprise automation platforms across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. In this role, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor, helping enterprise customers modernize their infrastructure platforms through architecture, hands-on delivery, automation, and operational transformation. You will combine deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), orchestration, configuration management, API-driven automation, and cloud technologies to build scalable, resilient, and repeatable automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and accelerate business outcomes. About the Team What makes the Professional Services team at Nutanix unique is our commitment to delivering exceptional services and solutions. We take pride in understanding our customers' challenges and helping them achieve successful business outcomes through innovative technologies and expert guidance. Our team is made up of highly skilled consultants, architects, and technical professionals who collaborate to solve complex infrastructure and cloud challenges. You will report to the Manager, Professional Services , who will support your professional growth and success within the organization. Your Role Automation Assessments & Solution Architecture •Lead customer discovery workshops and technical assessments to understand automation goals, business requirements, and operational challenges. •Design enterprise automation architectures using Nutanix Self-Service Platform (or equivalent), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), orchestration technologies, and automation frameworks. •Define automation standards, governance models, reusable workflows, and platform architectures supporting enterprise cloud operations. Automation Implementation & Modernization •Deploy enterprise automation solutions across Nutanix, AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud environments. •Lead automation implementation projects while integrating infrastructure provisioning, platform lifecycle management, and CI/CD processes, ensuring successful project delivery within consulting scope. Automation & Platform Integration •Develop automation using Terraform, Ansible, Python, PowerShell, REST APIs, and other automation technologies. •Build reusable modules, custom plugins, API integrations, and Infrastructure as Code assets to improve deployment consistency, operational efficiency, and platform scalability. •Integrate automation solutions with CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps, and enterprise ITSM platforms including ServiceNow. Automation Operations & Optimization •Establish automation governance, operational standards, implementation playbooks, and reusable Infrastructure as Code assets that improve consistency and enterprise compliance. •Troubleshoot complex automation and orchestration issues while continuously improving scalability, maintainability, security, and operational efficiency. Technical Leadership & Practice Development •Lead customer architecture workshops and technical design sessions while providing guidance throughout project delivery. •Mentor consultants and share technical knowledge across the Professional Services organization. •Develop reusable Practice Development assets, including Service Enablement Kits (SEKs), automation frameworks, automation scripts, reference architectures, implementation playbooks, and operational runbooks to improve delivery consistency and quality. What You Will Bring •10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud engineering, enterprise automation, or platform engineering. •Experience in customer-facing consulting, Professional Services, Customer Success, or technical advisory roles delivering enterprise infrastructure, cloud, or platform solutions. •Automation & Orchestration: Deep hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise automation solutions using Nutanix Self-Service Platform (or equivalent), Terraform, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies. •Cloud & DevOps: Strong understanding of hybrid cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), CI/CD pipelines, REST APIs, and enterprise automation integration. •Automation Development: Strong proficiency with Python, PowerShell, REST APIs, and automation frameworks for developing scalable automation workflows, reusable modules, and custom integrations. •Consulting & Leadership: Proven experience leading customer workshops, facilitating architecture discussions, managing technical stakeholders, and building trusted advisor relationships throughout complex consulting engagements. Demonstrated ability to mentor consultants, navigate technical challenges, and drive successful customer outcomes. •Communication & Documentation: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills with proven experience authoring High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), implementation plans, automation runbooks, and technical documentation. Preferred Qualifications •Experience with container platforms such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, and cloud-native automation technologies. •Experience integrating automation platforms with enterprise ITSM solutions such as ServiceNow and API-driven workflows. •Industry certifications such as HashiCorp Terraform Associate, Red Hat Ansible Specialist, AWS Solutions Architect, VMware VCP-CMA, Python certifications, or equivalent. •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Work Arrangement Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. In locations where our workplace policy applies (i.e. San Jose, Durham, Mexico City, Bangalore, Pune, Hoofddorp, Belgrade, Barcelona, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo), employees are expected to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week to foster collaboration, team alignment, and access to in-office resources. Workplace type may vary based on location and team requirements. Please speak with your recruiter for details. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager. --