Solution Architect Linux Platform & Virtualization
About The Client:
Client purpose is to be the “Driver in Driverless Car” for Global Enterprises by applying next-generation design, architecture and engineering services, to deliver scalable and sustainable software and technology solutions. Customer centricity is foundational to Client, and is reflected in the Client’Front2BackTM Transformation approach. Front2BackTM uses the exponential power of cloud and cognitive to provide hyper-personalized (C=X2C2TM=1) digital experience to clients and their end customers. Client’ Service Transformation approach helps ‘shrink the core’ through the application of digital technologies across legacy environments within an enterprise, enabling businesses to stay ahead in a changing world. Client’ core reference architectures and tools, speed and innovation with domain expertise and specialization , combined with an integrated sustainability and purpose-led approach across its operations and solutions are key to building strong relationships with marquee clients.
About The Job:
- The Solution Architect for Linux Platform & Virtualization provides end-to-end architectural leadership across enterprise Linux, KVM, VMware, and integrated virtualization platforms.
- The role requires deep technical expertise, strong architectural judgment, and the ability to translate business, security, and operational requirements into robust, scalable, and compliant platform architectures.
- The architect leads governance, design assurance, integration strategy, and supports outcome-focused delivery across regulated environments.
- Experience Required:
- 8–12+ years of relevant
Essential Job Functions:
Architecture & Design:
- Lead solution and enterprise architecture efforts for Linux and virtualization platforms.
- Translate business and operational requirements into implementable technical architectures.
- Drive architecture governance including design reviews, standards compliance, validations, and approvals.
- Identify and document architectural risks, gaps, constraints, and acceptable deviations.
- Convert high-level conceptual models into detailed designs, guidelines, and reference architectures.
- Design and deploy solutions leveraging HPE VM Essentials, Morpheus, and KVM-based stacks with hands-on technical depth.
- Provide advanced Linux administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Develop automation to streamline provisioning, configuration, validation, and lifecycle management.
- Lead UAT, production readiness, and structured RCA for incidents and platform issues.
- Coordinate across engineering, support, presales, and delivery teams to resolve dependencies and cross-domain integration challenges.
- Partner with operations, compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and accountability.
- Navigate architectural discussions, deep technical deep-dives, and stakeholder communication with clarity and ownership.
Qualifications:
Core Technical Skills:
- Expertise in Solution and Enterprise Architecture; TOGAF beneficial.
- Strong requirements engineering capabilities; CPRE preferred.
- Advanced Linux skills including kernel behavior, systemd, filesystems (ext4, XFS, GFS2), LVM, multipathing, udev, and clustering (Serviceguard, Pacemaker).
- Strong command of KVM/libvirt (virsh, virt-install, virt-manager) and VMware (ESXi, vCenter).
- Understanding of CPU models, NUMA, SR-IOV, PCI passthrough, and nested virtualization.
- Strong grounding in SAN/NAS storage (FC, iSCSI, NFS) and storage integration with Linux and virtualization platforms.
- Expert Linux networking including bonding, bridging, VLANs, routing, MTU tuning, jumbo frames, and troubleshooting complex paths.
- Strong ownership mindset, outcome-driven delivery discipline, and high accountability.
- Ability to collaborate across functions and switch between technical and strategic contexts.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and analytical skills.
- TOGAF or CPRE beneficial.
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