Principal Infrastructure Engineer - Nutanix platform
UnumAbout the role
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 world's 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 experience. Team 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 we’re excited about what’s next. Join us.
General Summary:
We are seeking a Principal Infrastructure Engineer to lead the strategy, design, and continuous evolution of our enterprise IT infrastructure. In 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
Bachelor’s 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, ca
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