Principal Infrastructure Engineer Nutanix platform
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Chattanooga, TN - USA
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Job Summary
Our Fortune 500 company is driving a digital transformation and looking for forward-thinking innovators to disrupt how our industry thinks about and uses technology. As one of the worlds leading employee benefits providers we help millions of people gain affordable access to benefits that help them protect their families their finances and their futures.
Are you an asker of questions a solver of problems and a challenger of the status quo Our mission is to provide a differentiated customer experience and exceed the expectations people have of technology at any company not just insurers.
We are seeking individuals to join our team of talented IT professionals who share never-ending passion and an unwavering focus on our customer members comfortable working in an agile fast-paced and delivery-focused environment thrive in our environment where we value an entrepreneurial spirit and those who challenge the status-quo.
Unum is changing and were excited about whats next. Join us.
General Summary:
We are seeking a Principal Infrastructure Engineer to lead the strategy design and continuous evolution of our enterprise IT this highly visible role you will partner with senior leadership to deliver scalable cost-effective technology solutions that align with and enable business objectives.You will oversee the planning architecture and optimization of complex systems across operating platforms storage networking security databases automation and cloud environments. This role is critical in driving infrastructure modernization ensuring high availability performance and data integrity across hybrid environments (on-premises virtual and cloud).
The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise and strategic insight to resolve complex system challenges lead infrastructure improvements and guide long-term planning. Responsibilities also include capacity planning performance analysis backup and recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning to ensure resilience and business continuity.
Job Specifications
Bachelors degree in computer science engineering information systems or related field (or equivalent experience)
8 years of relevant experience in infrastructure architecture or engineering
Industry certifications preferred
Required Skills & Expertise
Deep technical knowledge of:
Operating systems: Windows Linux/UNIX Active Directory
Networking concepts protocols and client-server architecture
Storage and database systems
Cloud platforms (Azure AWS GCP)
Strong understanding of:
Security principles and best practices
Disaster recovery and business continuity
IT architecture frameworks and enterprise systems
Experience with:
Nutanix (installation configuration troubleshooting)
Large-scale complex infrastructure environments
Outsourced/vendor-supported environments
Scripting and automation tools
Proven ability to:
Design and implement enterprise systems
Conduct business requirements analysis
Develop strategic and tactical IT plans
Manage competing priorities in high-pressure environments
Leadership & Professional Skills
Demonstrated leadership influence and stakeholder management across all organizational levels
Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language
Proven mentorship and team development capabilities
Highly self-motivated detail-oriented and collaborative
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as a subject matter expert across infrastructure domains including compute networking storage and cloud (Azure AWS GCP).
Define and enforce enterprise infrastructure standards policies and architecture frameworks.
Lead large-scale complex initiatives and guide highly technical cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
Collaborate with business stakeholders and senior leadership to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Develop and maintain infrastructure roadmaps capacity plans and investment strategies aligned with business objectives.
Provide architectural guidance and consulting to IT teams and business partners.
Research and recommend emerging technologies to improve cost efficiency scalability and flexibility.
Oversee system performance validation testing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Drive alignment between IT strategies and enterprise goals.
Support development of IT policies including security disaster recovery standards and service delivery.
Participate in vendor management contract negotiations and outsourced service oversight.
Lead cross-organizational initiatives fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Mentor and develop talent through technical leadership training and coaching.
Apply project management practices to multiple concurrent medium-to-large initiatives.
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Our company is built on helping individuals and families and this starts with our employees. We want employees to maintain a positive balance which is why we provide access to the benefits and resources they need to invest in themselves. From our onsite fitness facilities and generous paid time off to employee professional development programs we are committed to helping employees live and work their best both inside and outside the office.
Unum is an equal opportunity employer considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring placement and advancement without regard to a persons race color religion national origin age genetic information military status gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability or protected veteran status.
The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description actual pay will be based on skill geographical location and experience.
$109100.00-$224000.00Additionally Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health vision dental) insurance benefits (short & long-term disability) performance-based incentive plans paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.
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About Company
Unum provides comprehensive financial insurance products to industries of all sizes. Leader in disability insurance, life insurance, compliance and developing HR technology solutions for our clients.
