Architect, Systems Engineer

Mode of working:
Hybrid (10 days a month)

Day rate: GBP 500 /day (Inside IR35)

We are seeking an experienced Open Shift Architecture and Migration Design Specialist to lead the design, planning, and execution of Open Shift architecture and migration strategies.

You need to have expertise in designing robust, scalable, and secure Open Shift environments, as well as creating and implementing migration plans for transitioning workloads and applications to Open Shift. Experience with VMware and Pure Storage is essential to ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure.

• Design the target architecture for Open Shift, including cluster topology, networking, and storage solutions.
• Define and implement best practices for Open Shift cluster setup, including multi-zone and multi-region deployments.
• Ensure the architecture supports high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.

• Assess existing infrastructure, applications, and workloads to determine migration readiness.
• Develop detailed migration plans, including strategies for containerization, workload transfer, and data migration.
• Implement migration processes, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with the migration process.

• Design and implement Open Shift solutions that integrate seamlessly with VMware virtualized environments.
• Leverage VMware tools (e.g., vSphere, vCenter, NSX) to optimize Open Shift deployments.
• Configure and manage Pure Storage solutions (e.g., Flash Array, Flash Blade) to provide high-performance, scalable storage for Open Shift workloads.
• Ensure compatibility and performance optimization between Open Shift, VMware, and Pure Storage.

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines tailored for the Open Shift environment.
• Integrate Dev Ops workflows with Open Shift-native tools and third-party solutions.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring processes to streamline application delivery.

Scalability and Security:

• Ensure the architecture and migration plans are scalable to meet future growth and workload demands.
• Implement security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), network policies, and encryption.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to maintain compliance with organizational standards.

• Work closely with development, Dev Ops, and operations teams to align architecture and migration plans with business needs.
• Provide detailed documentation of the architecture, migration strategies, workflows, and configurations.
• Offer technical guidance and training to teams on Open Shift architecture, migration, and best practices.

• Strong experience in designing and implementing Open Shift architectures and migration strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration.
• Expertise in VMware tools and technologies (e.g., vSphere, vCenter, NSX).
• Hands-on experience with Pure Storage solutions (e.g., Flash Array, Flash Blade).
• Expertise in networking concepts (e.g., ingress, load balancing, DNS) and storage solutions (e.g., persistent volumes, dynamic provisioning).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Github, ArgoCD) and Dev Ops workflows.
• Strong understanding of high availability, scalability, and security principles in cloud-native environments.
• Proven experience in workload and application migration to Open Shift or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Desirable skills/knowledge/experience/Personal attributes:
• Open Shift certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified Specialist in Open Shift Administration).
• Experience with multi-cluster and hybrid cloud Open Shift deployments.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., oTel, Grafana, Splunk stack).
• Knowledge of Open Shift Operators and Helm charts.
• Experience with large-scale migration projects.