Senior Cloud Architect Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior OpenShift/Kubernetes Architect to lead the design, deployment, and management of enterprise-scale OpenShift (OCP) clusters across production and lab environments. This role involves hands-on technical implementation, documentation, and knowledge transfer.

The successful candidate will be responsible for solution architecture, deployment, security hardening, monitoring, storage integration, and supporting high-availability Kubernetes-based environments.

• Cluster Deployment & Architecture
  • Design and implement RedHat OpenShift clusters across Production and LAB environments.
  • Setup air-gapped OCP installation on HPE Synergy 480 Gen 11 (Production) and HPE BL460c Gen 10 (LAB).
  • Build 4 OCP clusters (Production Site-1, Production Site-2, LAB1, LAB2) with 3 master nodes and N worker nodes in each.
  • Develop High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation for OCP deployment.
  • Configure Multus (CNI) for external IP communication and Portworx (CSI plugin) for database nodes.
  • Implement geo-redundancy and failover strategies.
• Security & Best Practices
  • Apply CIS Security Hardening for Kubernetes and underlying nodes.
  • Implement RBAC, image policies, Kubernetes security policies, and certificate management.
  • Setup Ingress controllers, API server configurations, and HA Proxy load balancing with SSL and KeepAlive.
• Networking & Infrastructure
  • Configure DNS, DHCP, NTP (Chrony) for cluster networking.
  • Integrate Kubernetes clusters with network switches and SAN storage.
  • Implement SNMP alerting and monitoring.
• Storage & Logging
  • Setup Portworx for persistent storage.
  • Deploy and configure Container Registry (Quay).
  • Integrate Elasticsearch + Kibana for application logs.
  • Configure Rsyslog for node log forwarding, archival policies, and external log analyzer integration.
  • Support sidecar containers (e.g., Logstash) for centralized log forwarding.
• Monitoring & Observability
  • Deploy Prometheus & Grafana dashboards for monitoring cluster resources (CPU, Memory, Disk, Network).
  • Configure alerts for node, pod, and persistent storage.
  • Ensure continuous monitoring of infra and application workloads.
• Cluster Administration & Operations
  • Perform installation, upgrades, and patching at node and Kubernetes level.
  • Manage backup & restore processes (ETCD snapshots, import/export backups).
  • Validate cluster health via test deployments and functional checks.
  • Support application deployments & ATP post-migration tests.
  • Support Couchbase, Portworx, and other middleware installations on Kubernetes.
• Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
  • Prepare HLD, LLD, MOPs for production deployments.
  • Provide end-to-end documentation of the deployed platform.
  • Conduct training and knowledge transfer sessions for internal teams.
  Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of experience in Kubernetes, OpenShift, and containerized environments.
  • Strong expertise in OCP cluster deployment (air-gapped, enterprise-grade).
  • Hands-on experience with HPE Synergy / Blade infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in Networking (DNS, DHCP, HA Proxy, NTP, Multus CNI).
  • Experience with Storage solutions (Portworx, SAN integration, CSI drivers).
  • Solid understanding of Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, SNMP).
  • Expertise in Logging solutions (Rsyslog, Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash).
  • Strong knowledge of Kubernetes security, RBAC, CIS benchmarks.
  • Experience with Container Registry management (Quay/Harbor).
  • Familiarity with application deployment using Helm.
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and performance optimization skills.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.

The ideal candidate should possess excellent technical skills and strong leadership abilities to effectively manage and mentor a team of engineers. Experience working with cloud-native technologies and a solid understanding of DevOps practices are also essential.