Senior Solution Architect

Architecture (ART) covers the development of end-to-end solution architecture designed to meet specific needs and works as a part of a customer team. Contains the definition of an architecture which comprises an integration design and specification of products and / or services which makeup the solution.

 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cloud Deployment & Management:
   • Design, deploy, and manage scalable application on Kubernetes clusters in Cloud (Public and Private) environments (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCP, NCP, Rancher & Tanzu).
   • Implement cloud-native solutions, focusing on containerization, microservices, and serverless architectures.
   • Ensure security, monitoring of Security applications workload on Kubernetes.
   • Lead the deployment, monitoring, and management of cloud-based solutions.
   • Perform cloud infrastructure assessments and identify areas for improvement.
   • Automate provisioning, configuration management, and scaling
   • Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines for cloud environments.
   • Ensure cloud deployments adhere to security best practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
   • Continuously monitor for vulnerabilities and apply security patches as necessary.
2. Collaboration & Leadership:
   • Work closely with cross-functional teams (PLM, Product R&D, Services and Care) to align cloud solutions with business and technical requirements, ensuring seamless delivery of services.
   • Contribute to documentation, training, and knowledge-sharing efforts to enhance team expertise and collaboration.
   • Work closely with development, operations, and DevOps teams to deliver solutions that meet both business and technical requirements.
   • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior cloud engineers and DevOps engineers.
   • Act as the subject matter expert on cloud architecture, deployment strategies, and technologies.
3. Product Knowledge:
   • Good knowledge in Nokia Cyber Security products NIAM, NACM, NCM, NCLM, NEDR, Cyberdome
   • Knowledge in Product Security tools (Vulnerability testing tools, Penetration testing tools)
4. Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting:
   • Identify and troubleshoot product  deployment issues, platform deployment issues, performance bottlenecks in cloud infrastructure and applications.
   • Troubleshoot issues in production, resolve incidents and provide critical support.
   • Continuously improve cloud architecture by analyzing usage patterns and implementing cost-saving measures.
5. Research & Innovation:
   • Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends. Drive innovation in cloud-native technologies and best practices, staying updated on the latest industry trends
   • Provide inputs on serviceability to RnD and PLM teams.
   • Propose and implement new cloud-based tools, services, or methods to enhance productivity and scalability.
   • Advocate for best practices in cloud strategy, development, and operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in cloud architecture, deployment, and management.
• Expertise in at least three of the following platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP, Rancher, Tanzu, OCP
• Excellent Proficiency in CI/CD tools and pipeline setup (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Good experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code 
• Deep understanding of cloud security best practices and tools.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts, load balancers, VPC, VPNs, and DNS in cloud environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying issues and offering solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

 

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud deployments.
• Knowledge of serverless architectures and microservices.
• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect).

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