Overview
The Infrastructure Architect will play a pivotal role in a major enterprise cloud-native transformation program, working closely with senior client stakeholders and providing technical leadership in the establishment of a large-scale OpenShift platform. This position is designed for a seasoned professional with extensive experience in enterprise architecture, who will collaborate with various infrastructure teams to ensure successful implementation and integration of cloud-native solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture and design of enterprise OpenShift platforms.
- Advise on cloud-native platform strategy, operating models, and best practices.
- Design integration between OpenShift and enterprise infrastructure services.
- Work closely with networking, storage, security, and infrastructure teams.
- Provide expertise across software-defined networking and container networking.
- Define infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code approaches.
- Act as a trusted technical advisor to client stakeholders.
- Support the successful delivery of a large-scale hybrid cloud platform programme.
Requirements
- Extensive experience designing and delivering Red Hat OpenShift platforms in enterprise environments.
- Proven track record implementing OpenShift within on-premises or hybrid infrastructure estates.
- Strong understanding of Kubernetes platform architecture and cloud-native technologies.
- Experience with Cisco ACI and Software Defined Networking (SDN).
- Strong knowledge of Container Network Interfaces (CNI).
- Experience designing enterprise container storage solutions, including Portworx.
- Understanding of translating traditional infrastructure and service SLAs into containerised environments.
- Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and technical leadership teams.