OpenShift Architect Houston, TX

OpenShift Architect Houston, TX

We are seeking a client-facing OpenShift Architect to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of container platform solutions for enterprise customers. This role involves working directly with client teams to assess legacy environments, define architecture strategy, and guide the adoption of Red Hat OpenShift as the foundation for container-based application delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Design and architect end-to-end OpenShift solutions (on-prem, cloud, or hybrid)

Lead platform installation, configuration, and tuning for performance, scalability, and security

Conduct platform assessments, gap analysis, and develop migration strategies from legacy systems

Integrate OpenShift with enterprise systems (e.g., identity providers, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools)

Provide hands-on guidance during implementation and operationalization phases

Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to enable cloud-native transformation

Document architecture decisions, technical runbooks, and knowledge transfer to client teams

Serve as a trusted advisor and technical leader to stakeholders throughout the engagement

Required Qualifications

Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift (3.x and/or 4.x) architecture and operations

Proficiency in Kubernetes, Linux (RHEL), and container runtimes (e.g., CRI-O, Docker)

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments

Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., GitOps, ArgoCD, Jenkins, Tekton, Ansible)

Familiarity with networking, storage, security, and observability in containerized environments

Ability to assess, troubleshoot, and optimize production OpenShift clusters

Excellent communication and client-facing consulting skills

Preferred Qualifications

Red Hat certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift, RHCA)

Experience migrating from traditional platforms (e.g., WebSphere, JBoss) to OpenShift

Familiarity with Operators, Helm, and Kubernetes-native patterns

Background in middleware, CI/CD pipeline automation, or application modernizationCompany Description

We are a dynamic and growing IT consulting firm specializing in hybrid cloud solutions and enterprise technology services. We help businesses drive digital transformation, cloud migration, and IT modernization with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their specific needs. We're looking to grow our client base and increase our market exposure, and we need a highly motivated and results-driven Sales and Marketing Manager / Growth Marketing Manager to join our team and drive our business development and marketing initiatives.

Full-time

Hybrid remote