Track Lead - RedHat Cluster, Ansible, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure

Job Summary

Job Summary : We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect with deep expertise in AI/ML infrastructure, High Performance Computing (HPC), and container platforms to join our dynamic team focused on delivering HPE Private Cloud AI and Enterprise AI Factory Solutions. This role is instrumental in architecting, deploying, and optimizing private cloud environments that leverage HPE’s co-developed solutions with NVIDIA, as well as validated HPE reference architectures, to support enterprise-grade AI workloads at scale.

Job Description:

Primary Skills: HPC & AI Infrastructure, Containerization & Orchestration, Operating Systems & Virtualization, Cloud, DevOps & MLOps \\r\\n\\r\\n Secondary Skills: Networking & Protocols, Programming & Automation, Soft Skills & Leadership. Job Responsibilities : 1.

Leadership and Strategy:

• Provide delivery assurance and serve as the lead design authority to ensure seamless execution of Enterprise grade container platform —including Red Hat Open Shift and SUSE Rancher, HPE Private Cloud AI and HPC/AI solutions, fully aligned with customer AI/ML strategies and business objectives.
• Align solution architecture with NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory design principles, including modular scalability, GPU optimization, and hybrid cloud orchestration.
• Oversee planning, risk management, and stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful outcomes. 2.

Solution Planning and Design:

• Architect and optimize end-to-end solutions across container orchestration and HPC workload management domains, leveraging platforms such as Red Hat Open Shift, SUSE Rancher, and/or workload schedulers like Slurm and Altair PBS Pro.
• Ensure seamless integration of container and AI platforms with the broader software ecosystem, including NVIDIA AI Enterprise, as well as open-source DevOps, AI/ML tools, and frameworks. 3. Opportunity assessment:
• Lead technical responses to RFPs, RFIs, and customer inquiries, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements.
• Conduct proof-of-concept (PoC) engagements to validate solution feasibility, performance, and integration within customer environments.
• Assess customer infrastructure and workloads to recommend optimal configurations using validated reference architectures from HPE and strategic partners such as Red Hat, NVIDIA, SUSE, along with components from the open-source ecosystem. 4.

Innovation and Research:

• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices across HPC, Kubernetes, container platforms, hybrid cloud, and security to inform solution design and innovation. 5. Customer-centric mindset:
• Act as a trusted advisor to enterprise customers, ensuring alignment of AI solutions with business goals.
• Translate complex technical concepts into value propositions for stakeholders 6. Team Collaboration:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including subject matter experts in infrastructure components—such as HPE servers, storage, networking—and data science teams to ensure cohesive and integrated solution delivery.
• Mentor technical consultants and contribute to internal knowledge sharing through tech talks and innovation forums.

Key Responsibilities

1. Enhance Operational Systems Using Kubernetes And Ansible To Improve Management Reporting And Streamline Information Flow, Optimizing Business Processes And Supporting Organizational Planning.

2. Collaborate With Clients To Understand Their Requirements, Ensuring The Support Team Meets And Exceeds Client Expectations Through Effective Use Of Azure Cloud And Redhat Technologies.

3. Lead And Mentor The Project Team In Utilizing Redhat Cluster And Kubernetes, Fostering Transparent Communication Of Project Goals And Promoting A Culture Of Continuous Improvement.

4. Drive Innovation In Process Development By Implementing Best Practices In Container Management And Orchestration, Contributing To Overall Organizational Progress.

5. Provide Tailored Solutions That Align With Customer Needs, Leveraging Kubernetes And Ansible To Achieve Desired Business Outcomes Within The Operational Environment.

Skill Requirements

Skill Requirement : HPC & AI Infrastructure • Extensive knowledge of HPC technologies and workload scheduler such as Slurm and/or Altair PBS Pro, • Proficient in HPC cluster management tools, including HPE Cluster Management (HPCM) and/or NVIDIA Base Command Manager.

• Experience with HPC cluster managers like HPE Cluster Management (HPCM) and/or NVIDIA Base Command Manager.
• Good understanding with high-speed networking stacks (Infini Band, Mellanox) and performance tuning of HPC components.
• Solid grasp of high-speed networking technologies, such as Infini Band and Ethernet. 2. Containerization & Orchestration • Extensive hands-on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, and Singularity • Proficiency with at least two container orchestration platforms: CNCF Kubernetes, Red Hat Open Shift, SUSE Rancher (RKE/K3S), Canonical Charmed Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of GPU technologies, including the NVIDIA GPU Operator for Kubernetes-based environments and DCGM (Data Center GPU Manager) for GPU health and performance monitoring. 3.Operating Systems & Virtualization • Extensive experience in Linux system administration, including package management, boot process troubleshooting, performance tuning, and network configuration.
• Proficient with multiple Linux distributions, with hands-on expertise in at least two of the following: RHEL, SLES, and Ubuntu.
• Experience with virtualization technologies, including KVM and Open Shift Virtualization, for deploying and managing virtualized workloads in hybrid cloud environments. 4. Cloud, DevOps & MLOps • Solid understanding of hybrid cloud architectures and experience working with major cloud platforms in conjunction with on-premises infrastructure.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and microservices-based application delivery.
• Experience integrating and operationalizing open-source AI/ML tools and frameworks, supporting the full model lifecycle from development to deployment.
• Good understanding of cloud-native security, observability, and compliance frameworks, ensuring secure and reliable AI/ML operations at scale. 5. Networking & Protocols • Strong understanding of core networking principles, including DNS, TCP/IP, routing, and load balancing, essential for designing resilient and scalable infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of key network protocols, such as S3, NFS, and SMB/CIFS, for data access, transfer, and integration across hybrid environments. 6. Programming & Automation • Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python and Bash.
• Experience automating infrastructure and AI workflows. 7. Soft Skills & Leadership • Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills for engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects from requirements gathering through architecture, design, and delivery.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align technical solutions with client challenges and objectives.

Other Requirements

Other Requirement : • Professional certifications in AI Infrastructure, Containers and Kubernetes are highly desirable —such as RHCSA, RHCE, CNCF certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS), NVIDIA-Certified Associate

• AI Infrastructure and Operations • Typically, 8–10 years of hands-on experience in architecting and implementing HPC, AI/ML, and container platform solutions within hybrid or private cloud environments, with a strong focus on scalability, performance, and enterprise integration.