Expert Systems Engineer (Nutanix Flow)

Expert Systems Engineer

USA/London UK

Shared services

Permanent

Remote

Overview

The Nutanix Flow Network Security Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing network security solutions within the Nutanix Flow environment. This role involves ensuring the security, integrity, and availability of network resources and data across the Nutanix infrastructure. The architect will work closely with IT teams, security professionals, and stakeholders to develop and enforce security policies, manage security tools, and respond to security incidents.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Architecture: Develop and implement network security architectures and solutions within the Nutanix Flow environment.
• Policy Development: Create and enforce security policies and procedures to protect network resources and data.
• Security Management: Manage and maintain security tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and VPNs.
• Incident Response: Lead and coordinate responses to security incidents, including investigation, mitigation, and reporting.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
• Collaboration: Work with IT teams, security professionals, and stakeholders to identify security requirements and implement solutions.
• Monitoring and Analysis: Monitor network traffic and security alerts, analyze security data, and identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Training and Awareness: Provide training and awareness programs to educate staff on security best practices and policies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Nutanix Flow Proficiency – Extensive experience with Nutanix Flow, including micro-segmentation, network visualization, and security policy enforcement.
• Network Architecture & Design – Proven ability to design and implement secure enterprise-grade network architectures, with expertise in TCP/IP, VLANs, SDN, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
• Cloud & Hybrid Networking – Strong knowledge of multi-cloud and hybrid cloud security, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and cloud-native security controls.
• Zero Trust & Micro-Segmentation – Experience applying Zero Trust principles and implementing fine-grained security controls across cloud environments.
• Technical Security Expertise – In-depth knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, encryption, and security automation using Python, PowerShell, or Terraform.
• Security Certifications – Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, or Nutanix Certified Professional – Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI).
• Threat Detection & Incident Response – Experience in real-time threat monitoring, and coordinated incident response efforts.
• Compliance & Governance – Familiarity with security frameworks and regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST, CIS benchmarks, and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Communication & Collaboration – Ability to effectively translate complex security concepts into actionable policies for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Project & Security Strategy Leadership – Capable of managing multiple projects and aligning security architecture with business goals.

Preferred Skills

• Software-Defined Networking (SDN) & Network Virtualization – Hands-on experience with SDN solutions and network segmentation strategies.
• Security Automation & Scripting – Proficiency in automating security workflows using Python, PowerShell, Terraform to enhance efficiency.
• Threat Hunting & Intelligence – Knowledge of threat intelligence platforms, attack vectors, and proactive threat hunting methodologies.
• Security Auditing & Assessment – Experience conducting risk assessments, penetration testing, and security audits for compliance validation.