- Company Name
- W.G. CONSULTING
- Job Title
- Architecte Virtualisation - OpenShift F/H
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Virtualisation Architect – OpenShift
**Role Summary**
Design, implement, and operate internal cloud virtualization using Red Hat OpenShift Virtualisation. Lead technical studies, architecture definition, platform optimisation, and ongoing maintenance within a highly automated, critical environment. Collaborate across architecture, cloud, security, and operations teams to ensure performance, security, and reliability.
**Expectations**
- End‑to‑end ownership of OpenShift Virtualisation architecture and lifecycle.
- Deliver technical documentation (macro‑design, Data Architecture & Technical (DAT) models).
- Drive feasibility studies, integration assessments, and platform optimisation projects.
- Resolve complex incidents and ensure timely patching and compatibility management.
**Key Responsibilities**
1. **Architecture & Technical Analysis**
- Conduct feasibility and performance studies for OpenShift Virtualisation on internal cloud.
- Produce architectural artefacts (macro‑design, DAT, solution comparatives).
- Identify and recommend virtualization solutions (OpenShift, VMware, Nutanix).
2. **Platform Operation & Maintenance**
- Lead SHK/operations (MCO) for OpenShift Virtualisation platforms.
- Analyse and troubleshoot complex incidents.
- Manage security patching, compatibility matrices, and optimisation initiatives.
3. **Migration & Integration**
- Plan and execute VM migration projects to OpenShift Virtualisation.
- Coordinate with legacy system owners and migration teams.
4. **Coordination & Governance**
- Participate in technical and operational committees.
- Coordinate with virtualization, cloud, security, and vendor teams.
- Contribute to security audits, action plans, and compliance activities.
5. **Methodology & Reporting**
- Apply Agile / SAFe practices, contribute to backlog, features, and roadmaps.
- Maintain governance tools (JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, iObeya).
- Provide regular status reports on progress, risks, and incidents.
**Required Skills**
- OpenShift Virtualisation architecture and operation.
- Proficiency with virtualization platforms: VMware, Nutanix.
- Experience with x86 servers, Cisco UCS‑X infrastructure.
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD, monitoring, and incident management.
- Familiarity with Agile/SAFe methodologies.
- Tooling: JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, Microsoft Office.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- Relevant certifications:
- Red Hat Certified Architect – OpenShift or OpenShift Virtualisation.
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent.
- Nutanix Certified Administrator (NCA).
- Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) or similar.
- SAFe Agilist or similar Agile certification (preferred).