CoE Technical Expert – Hypervisors & Modern Job Philadelphia area,Pennsylvania USA,IT/Tech

Position: CoE Technical Expert – Hypervisors & Modern Applications

Function

Engineering

Our Company

We’re Hitachi Vantara, the data foundation trusted by the world’s innovators. Our resilient, high-performance data infrastructure means that customers – from banks to theme parks – can focus on achieving the incredible with data.

If you’ve seen the Las Vegas Sphere, you’ve seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate, optimize, innovate – and wow their customers. Right now, we’re laying the foundation for our next wave of growth.

We’re 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

Key Responsibilities

Hypervisor & Container PoC Leadership (Primary Focus)
Multi-Platform Demos:
Design and execute complex PoCs that showcase Hitachi storage integration across VMware, SUSE Virtualization, Kubernetes (K8s), Rancher, Open Shift, Open Stack, Platform9, and Proxmox.
Modern App Validation:
Build and maintain “Gold Standard” lab environments to demonstrate high-performance storage delivery for containerized and virtualized workloads.
Driver & Plugin Mastery:
Act as the subject matter expert for Hitachi storage plugins and CSI drivers, ensuring optimized connectivity for Block, File, Object, and SDS portfolios.

Public & Hybrid Cloud Integration
Hyperscaler Expertise:
Lead the integration and demonstration of Hitachi storage solutions within AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments.
Hands-on Configuration:
Lead the installation and tuning of storage resources within modern stacks, including Azure Local (formerly Azure Stack HCI) and multi-cloud architectures.
SDS & AI Synergy:
Deploy and optimize Software-Defined Storage (SDS) and AI platform storage backends to support high-availability and high-throughput requirements for modern applications.
Hybrid Cloud Architecture:
Demonstrate “Edge-to-Core-to-Cloud” workflows, ensuring data mobility and persistent storage across disparate hypervisor and public cloud environments.

Automation & Deployment
Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
Utilize Ansible, Terraform, and Python to automate the deployment of virtualized, containerized, and cloud-native environments for rapid PoC scaling.
Custom Scripting:
Develop JavaScript and Shell scripts to bridge management gaps between Hitachi software and third-party orchestration platforms.

Technical Evangelism & Content
Charismatic Speaking:
Present complex infrastructure integrations at large-scale industry events and executive briefings, “enchanting” audiences with the simplicity and power of our modern app integrations.
Creative Production:
Use Blender, Adobe Photoshop, and After Effects to produce high-end 3D renders, video walkthroughs, and technical diagrams that visualize abstract hybrid-cloud concepts.

Required Education & Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent high-level professional experience).
Preferred

Certifications:

VMware VCP/VCAP, SUSE Certified Administrator (Rancher), Red Hat Certified Specialist (Open Shift), CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator), or AWS/Azure/GCP Solutions Architect.

Technical Experience

7+ Years in Systems Engineering or Storage Architecture with a heavy focus on Hypervisors, Virtualization, and Cloud.
Deep Hands-on Expertise:
Proven experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, SUSE Virtualization, Rancher, Proxmox, Open Stack, and Platform
9.
Storage Integration:
Expert knowledge of CSI drivers, VAAI/VVols, and storage plugins for Block, File, and Object platforms.
Automation Proficiency:
Strong skills in Python, Ansible, and Terraform.

Creative & Communication Experience

Public Speaking: A proven track record of “enchanting” audiences at scale and performing live technical…