Senior Solution Architect
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Job Summary
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EngineeringOur Company
Were Hitachi Vantara the data foundation trusted by the worlds innovators. Our resilient high-performance data infrastructure means that customers from banks to theme parks can focus on achieving the incredible with data.
If youve seen the Las Vegas Sphere youve seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate optimize innovate and wow their customers. Right now were laying the foundation for our next wave of looking for people who love being part of a diverse global team and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data.
Job description
The Team:
The Hitachi Vantara Solutions Architecture and Engineering teamisseeking aSenior Solution Architectwith deepexpertiseincontainer platforms Red Hat OpenShift virtualization and automationto drive modern infrastructure architectures across enterprise environments.
The Role:
In this role you will define and delivercloud-native containerized and hybrid infrastructure solutionsbuilt on Hitachis Integrated PlatformsleveragingOpenShift Kubernetes virtualization technologies and advanced automation frameworks like Ansible and MCP.
You will work at the intersection ofplatform engineering DevOps and infrastructure modernization helping customers transition from traditional data centers toautomated scalable and resilient cloud-native ecosystems.
WhatYoullDo
Architecture & Platform Engineering
Design and delivercloud-native architecturesleveragingRed Hat OpenShift Kubernetes and container ecosystems
Architecthybrid cloud platformsintegratingvirtualization (Red Hat Virtualization KVM VMware)with containerized workloads
Developreference architectures and validated designsfor enterprise-scale deployments
Automation & Infrastructure as Code
Lead automation initiatives usingAnsible MCP (Model Context Protocol) andIaCframeworks
Build reusable scalableautomation pipelines for provisioning configuration and lifecycle management
DriveGitOpsand DevOps practicesacross infrastructure and platform layers
Solution Development & Validation
Design implement andvalidateintegrated solutions onHitachi Unified/Integrated Platforms
Createtest plans performance benchmarks and validation reportsfor containerized and virtualized environments
Ensure solutions meet enterprise requirements forhigh availability resilience and scalability
Container & OpenShift Leadership
Act as asubject matter expert for OpenShift and Kubernetes platforms
Define best practices forcontainer lifecycle management security observability and multi-cluster operations
Enable customers to modernize applications usingmicroservices and container-first strategies
Collaboration & Thought Leadership
Partner with engineering product and field teams to influence roadmap and innovation
Delivertechnical presentations whitepapers and executive briefings
Engage with customers and partners as atrusted advisorto drive transformation initiatives
What You Bring
Core Technical Expertise
Deep experience withRed Hat OpenShift Kubernetes and container ecosystems
Strong background invirtualization technologies(Red Hat Virtualization KVM Hyper-V VMware)
Proven experience designinghybrid cloud and modern data center platforms
Hands-onexpertisewithAnsible automation and Infrastructure as Code frameworks
Familiarity withMCP (Model Context Protocol) or modern automation/orchestration paradigms
Infrastructure & Platform Knowledge
Solid understanding ofcompute storage and networking across enterprise environments
Experience withsoftware-defined infrastructure and hyperconverged platforms
Strong knowledge ofstorage protocols (NFS SAN etc.) and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP etc.)
Hitachi storageexperienceis a plus
Experience withGPU-enabled systems and modern hardware platformsis a plus
Cloud & DevOps
Experience withpublic cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP)and hybrid integrations
Strong understanding ofDevOps CI/CD pipelinesGitOps and platform engineering principles
Automation & Scripting
Hands-on experience inPython shell scripting and automation frameworks
Exposure to tools likeTerraform Jenkins or equivalent CI/CD technologies
What Sets You Apart
Passion forcloud-native transformation and platform innovation
Ability to simplify complex systems intoscalable automated architectures
Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability tooperateatenterprise scale and ambiguity
Exceptional communication skills with experience influencingsenior technical and executive stakeholders
Why Join Us
Work oncutting-edgecontainer and hybrid cloud platformsat global scale
Collaborate withtop industry talent and Fortune 100 customers
Drive innovation acrossOpenShift automation and next-gen infrastructure
Be part of a culture that valueslearning ownership and impact
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Scienceor equivalent experience
Extensive hands-on experience inenterprise infrastructure containers and automation
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About us
Were a global team of innovators. Together we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.
Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives
Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people which drives our innovation and growth.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued heard and safe to express themselves they do their best work.
How we look after you
We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits support and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. Were also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). Were always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best which leads to unexpected ideas. So here youll experience a sense of belonging and discover autonomy freedom and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.
Were proud to say were an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran age disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.
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