Devops Architect

Role Overview: You will be responsible for leading the end-to-end implementation of OpenShift Virtualization, including platform installation, networking (OVN-K), and storage (OpenShift Data Foundation/Ceph). Additionally, you will plan and execute large-scale VM migrations (from VMware or Hyper-V) using the Migration Toolkit for Virtualization (MTV) to ensure minimal downtime and data integrity. You will also build and maintain automated deployment pipelines using Ansible and GitOps principles for repeatable, production-ready environments. Acting as a technical liaison between the customer and Red Hat Product Engineering, you will identify product gaps and advocate for feature enhancements. Furthermore, you will lead a team of consultants on-site, provide technical oversight, and ensure best practices are followed throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the implementation of OpenShift Virtualization, including platform installation, networking, and storage. - Plan and execute large-scale VM migrations using the Migration Toolkit for Virtualization. - Build and maintain automated deployment pipelines using Ansible and GitOps principles. - Act as a technical liaison between the customer and Red Hat Product Engineering. - Lead a team of consultants on-site, providing technical oversight and ensuring best practices are followed. - Facilitate migrations with significant experience in VMware vSphere. - Utilize hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes, focusing on KubeVirt or running stateful workloads. - Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Ansible and Terraform. - Have a deep understanding of enterprise networking/storage, including software-defined networking, load balancing, and storage protocols. - Manage stakeholder expectations, handle project scope creep, and present technical concepts to non-technical audiences. - Possess expert knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), including performance tuning and security hardening. - Hold certifications such as Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) or Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Virtualization. - Previous experience in a billable consulting role for a global technology firm. - Familiarity with DevOps/GitOps tools like ArgoCD, Tekton, or Jenkins for CI/CD workflows. Qualifications Required: - Significant experience with VMware vSphere (ESXi/vCenter) for migrations - Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes, particularly KubeVirt or running stateful workloads - Advanced proficiency in Ansible and Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Deep understanding of enterprise networking/storage, including software-defined networking, load balancing, and storage protocols - Expert knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), including performance tuning and security hardening - Certifications such as Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) or Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Virtualization - Previous experience in a billable consulting role for a global technology firm - Familiarity with DevOps/GitOps tools like ArgoCD, Tekton, or Jenkins for CI/CD workflows (Note: The additional details of the company were not included in the provided JD) Role Overview: You will be responsible for leading the end-to-end implementation of OpenShift Virtualization, including platform installation, networking (OVN-K), and storage (OpenShift Data Foundation/Ceph). Additionally, you will plan and execute large-scale VM migrations (from VMware or Hyper-V) using the Migration Toolkit for Virtualization (MTV) to ensure minimal downtime and data integrity. You will also build and maintain automated deployment pipelines using Ansible and GitOps principles for repeatable, production-ready environments. Acting as a technical liaison between the customer and Red Hat Product Engineering, you will identify product gaps and advocate for feature enhancements. Furthermore, you will lead a team of consultants on-site, provide technical oversight, and ensure best practices are followed throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the implementation of OpenShift Virtualization, including platform installation, networking, and storage. - Plan and execute large-scale VM migrations using the Migration Toolkit for Virtualization. - Build and maintain automated deployment pipelines using Ansible and GitOps principles. - Act as a technical liaison between the customer and Red Hat Product Engineering. - Lead a team of consultants on-site, providing technical oversight and ensuring best practices are followed. - Facilitate migrations with significant experience in VMware vSphere. - Utilize hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes, focusing on KubeVirt or running stateful workloads. - Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Ansible and Terraform. - Have a deep understanding of enterprise networking/storage, including software-defined networki