Senior Solution Architect - Cloud Native & Hybrid Infrastructure

The Team:

The Hitachi Vantara Solutions Architecture and Engineering team is seeking a Senior Solution Architect with deep expertise in container platforms, Red Hat OpenShift, virtualization, and automation to drive modern infrastructure architectures across enterprise environments. 

The Role:

In this role, you will define and deliver cloud-native, containerized, and hybrid infrastructure solutions built on Hitachi’s Integrated Platforms—leveraging OpenShift, Kubernetes, virtualization technologies, and advanced automation frameworks like Ansible and MCP. 

You will work at the intersection of platform engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure modernization, helping customers transition from traditional data centers to automated, scalable, and resilient cloud-native ecosystems. 

What You’ll Do 

Architecture & Platform Engineering 

• Design and deliver cloud-native architectures leveraging Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container ecosystems 

• Architect hybrid cloud platforms integrating virtualization (Red Hat Virtualization, KVM, VMware) with containerized workloads 

• Develop reference architectures and validated designs for enterprise-scale deployments 

Automation & Infrastructure as Code 

• Lead automation initiatives using Ansible, MCP (Model Context Protocol), and IaC frameworks 

• Build reusable, scalable automation pipelines for provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management 

• Drive GitOps and DevOps practices across infrastructure and platform layers 

Solution Development & Validation 

• Design, implement, and validate integrated solutions on Hitachi Unified/Integrated Platforms 

• Create test plans, performance benchmarks, and validation reports for containerized and virtualized environments 

• Ensure solutions meet enterprise requirements for high availability, resilience, and scalability 

Container & OpenShift Leadership 

• Act as a subject matter expert for OpenShift and Kubernetes platforms 

• Define best practices for container lifecycle management, security, observability, and multi-cluster operations 

• Enable customers to modernize applications using microservices and container-first strategies 

Collaboration & Thought Leadership 

• Partner with engineering, product, and field teams to influence roadmap and innovation 

• Deliver technical presentations, whitepapers, and executive briefings 

• Engage with customers and partners as a trusted advisor to drive transformation initiatives 

What You Bring 

Core Technical Expertise 

• Deep experience with Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container ecosystems 

• Strong background in virtualization technologies (Red Hat Virtualization, KVM, Hyper-V, VMware) 

• Proven experience designing hybrid cloud and modern data center platforms 

• Hands-on expertise with Ansible automation and Infrastructure as Code frameworks 

• Familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol) or modern automation/orchestration paradigms 

Infrastructure & Platform Knowledge 

• Solid understanding of compute, storage, and networking across enterprise environments 

• Experience with software-defined infrastructure and hyperconverged platforms 

• Strong knowledge of storage protocols (NFS, SAN, etc.) and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, etc.) 

• Hitachi storage experience is a plus 

• Experience with GPU-enabled systems and modern hardware platforms is a plus 

Cloud & DevOps 

• Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid integrations 

• Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and platform engineering principles 

Automation & Scripting 

• Hands-on experience in Python, shell scripting, and automation frameworks 

• Exposure to tools like Terraform, Jenkins, or equivalent CI/CD technologies 

What Sets You Apart 

• Passion for cloud-native transformation and platform innovation 

• Ability to simplify complex systems into scalable, automated architectures 

• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to operate at enterprise scale and ambiguity 

• Exceptional communication skills with experience influencing senior technical and executive stakeholders 

Why Join Us? 

• Work on cutting-edge container and hybrid cloud platforms at global scale 

• Collaborate with top industry talent and Fortune 100 customers 

• Drive innovation across OpenShift, automation, and next-gen infrastructure 

• Be part of a culture that values learning, ownership, and impact 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience 

• Extensive hands-on experience in enterprise infrastructure, containers, and automation 

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