Principal Architect
Core
Design and guide the implementation of complex OpenStack and OpenShift Virtualization solutions to help customers modernize IT environments and migrate from legacy virtualization platforms.
Role type
Senior Principal Architect (OpenStack/OpenShift Virtualization)
Builds
Production-grade virtualization modernization solutions and migration paths for enterprise customers.
Domain
Enterprise Infrastructure / Cloud / Virtualization
Required skills
Enterprise architecture consulting, OpenStack Platform (RHOSO), OpenShift Virtualization, Kubernetes, KVM/VMware/libvirt, Datacenter compute/storage/networking, SDN (OVN/NSX-T/Cisco ACI), Linux (RHEL)
Preferred skills
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, Public cloud providers (AWS/Azure/GCP), Consulting/Professional services background
Technologies
Red Hat OpenStack Platform, Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, KVM, VMware vSphere, libvirt, OVN, NSX-T, Cisco ACI, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, RHEL
Responsibilities
Lead design of production-grade OpenStack/OpenShift solutions; Conduct Virtualization Migration Assessments and technical discovery workshops; Serve as trusted advisor on OpenShift Virtualization deployments; Collaborate with product, engineering, and sales teams; Develop architectural patterns and thought leadership content.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
