OpenShift Virtualization Architect

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Overview

We are seeking a high-level OpenShift Virtualization Architect to lead a key client engagement. This role is responsible for assessing a client’s current virtualization platform and designing a comprehensive, high-level architecture and migration roadmap to Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization.

You will lead deep-dive workshops, conduct thorough analysis of the current state (including hardware, operations, and workloads), and produce strategic deliverables. This is a senior-level role requiring strong technical expertise and the ability to guide clients through complex platform transformations.

Required Qualifications

Experience: Proven experience in a senior solutions or platform architect role.
Core Technology: Deep expertise in Red Hat OpenShift and Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization.
Virtualization: Strong background in traditional virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and migration strategies.
Infrastructure: Expertise in enterprise infrastructure including compute, storage (systems and network), and networking.
Communication: Exceptional workshop facilitation, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Documentation: Demonstrable experience producing high-level executive summaries and detailed technical architecture reports.
Analysis: Strong analytical skills to assess workloads, platform readiness, and operational maturity.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant Red Hat certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified Architect, OpenShift Administration).
Experience in a client-facing or consulting role.
Hands-on experience with multi-cluster OpenShift management.
Knowledge of specific backup, disaster recovery, and automation tools within the OpenShift ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Migration Strategy: Design the high-level architecture for the target OpenShift Virtualization platform, including node types, networking, storage, integrations, HA/DR, and migration automation.
Assessment & Documentation: Review, revise, and document the client’s current state, including business drivers, platform architecture, workloads, and OpenShift readiness.
Workshop Facilitation: Lead workshops and mentoring sessions to establish a common understanding of OpenShift Virtualization, including operational differences, capacity management, HA/DR capabilities, and security strategies.
Hardware & Workload Analysis: Conduct a detailed hardware review for reuse viability (nodes, networking, storage) and perform a comprehensive virtual machine workload analysis to categorize applications.
Deliverable Production: Produce an executive summary slide deck and a detailed report containing the workload analysis, high-level architecture, and a complete migration journey and roadmap.

Work Site & Employment Details

Detail	Value
Role Type	Individual Contributor
Profession	Software Engineering / DevOps
Employment Type	Full-Time
Work Site	Hybrid

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