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Hitachi Energy

Senior Solution Architect

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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

The Team:

The Hitachi Vantara Solutions Architecture and Engineering teamisseeking aSenior Solution Architectwith deepexpertiseincontainer platforms, Red Hat OpenShift, virtualization, and automationto drive modern infrastructure architectures across enterprise environments.

The Role:

In this role, you will define and delivercloud-native, containerized, and hybrid infrastructure solutionsbuilt on Hitachi's Integrated Platforms-leveragingOpenShift, Kubernetes, virtualization technologies, and advanced automation frameworks like Ansible and MCP.

You will work at the intersection ofplatform engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure modernization, helping customers transition from traditional data centers toautomated, scalable, and resilient cloud-native ecosystems.

WhatYou'llDo

Architecture & Platform Engineering

  • Design and delivercloud-native architecturesleveragingRed Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container ecosystems

  • Architecthybrid cloud platformsintegratingvirtualization (Red Hat Virtualization, KVM, VMware)with containerized workloads

  • Developreference architectures and validated designsfor enterprise-scale deployments

Automation & Infrastructure as Code

  • Lead automation initiatives usingAnsible, MCP (Model Context Protocol), andIaCframeworks

  • Build reusable, scalableautomation pipelines for provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management

  • DriveGitOpsand DevOps practicesacross infrastructure and platform layers

Solution Development & Validation

  • Design, implement, andvalidateintegrated solutions onHitachi Unified/Integrated Platforms

  • Createtest plans, performance benchmarks, and validation reportsfor containerized and virtualized environments

  • Ensure solutions meet enterprise requirements forhigh availability, resilience, and scalability

Container & OpenShift Leadership

  • Act as asubject matter expert for OpenShift and Kubernetes platforms

  • Define best practices forcontainer lifecycle management, security, observability, and multi-cluster operations

  • Enable customers to modernize applications usingmicroservices and container-first strategies

Collaboration & Thought Leadership

  • Partner with engineering, product, and field teams to influence roadmap and innovation

  • Delivertechnical presentations, whitepapers, and executive briefings

  • Engage with customers and partners as atrusted advisorto drive transformation initiatives

What You Bring

Core Technical Expertise

  • Deep experience withRed Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container ecosystems

  • Strong background invirtualization technologies(Red Hat Virtualization, KVM, Hyper-V, VMware)

  • Proven experience designinghybrid cloud and modern data center platforms

  • Hands-onexpertisewithAnsible automation and Infrastructure as Code frameworks

  • Familiarity withMCP (Model Context Protocol) or modern automation/orchestration paradigms

Infrastructure & Platform Knowledge

  • Solid understanding ofcompute, storage, and networking across enterprise environments

  • Experience withsoftware-defined infrastructure and hyperconverged platforms

  • Strong knowledge ofstorage protocols (NFS, SAN, etc.) and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, etc.)

  • Hitachi storageexperienceis a plus

  • Experience withGPU-enabled systems and modern hardware platformsis a plus

Cloud & DevOps

  • Experience withpublic cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)and hybrid integrations

  • Strong understanding ofDevOps, CI/CD pipelines,GitOps, and platform engineering principles

Automation & Scripting

  • Hands-on experience inPython, shell scripting, and automation frameworks

  • Exposure to tools likeTerraform, Jenkins, or equivalent CI/CD technologies

What Sets You Apart

  • Passion forcloud-native transformation and platform innovation

  • Ability to simplify complex systems intoscalable, automated architectures

  • Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability tooperateatenterprise scale and ambiguity

  • Exceptional communication skills with experience influencingsenior technical and executive stakeholders

Why Join Us

  • Work oncutting-edgecontainer and hybrid cloud platformsat global scale

  • Collaborate withtop industry talent and Fortune 100 customers

  • Drive innovation acrossOpenShift, automation, and next-gen infrastructure

  • Be part of a culture that valueslearning, ownership, and impact

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Scienceor equivalent experience

  • Extensive hands-on experience inenterprise infrastructure, containers, and automation

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About us

We're a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.

Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives

Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.

How we look after you

We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We're also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We're always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you'll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.

We're proud to say we're an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.

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About Company

Hitachi brings together the world's greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. That's why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world's biggest challenges. Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

Job ID: 148844327