DevOps Architect

Ness Digital Engineering is seeking a dynamic professional  with 10+ years of experience to fill the role of Architect . In this pivotal position, you will lead the charge in steering the AWS cloud, VMWare Infrastructure, and DevSecOps services at Ness, with a primary focus on next-generation product innovation, core competency enhancement, and capability building across diverse geographical locations.  Job Requirements:Shared Infrastructure Focus Areas:

• Hands-on experience with hybrid cloud platforms, including Kubernetes (Rancher, AWS EKS, or similar), containers, VMs, Kafka, Apache Flink/Spark, EDB PostgreSQL, Redis Cache, S3/Cloudian, Apigee, or equivalent technologies.
• Expertise in designing and managing hybrid cloud environments across AWS and VMware, with a focus on workload portability, network infrastructure, and security.

Responsibilities:

• Architecting Global Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure:
• Design and implement global enterprise networking operations for hybrid cloud environments.
• Lead the architectural transformation from current to future state by addressing gaps in networking, security, and shared infrastructure.
• Establish enterprise standards for network and shared infrastructure architecture, including security, scalability, and compliance.

2. Kubernetes Administration and Automation:

• Oversee the design, setup, and management of Kubernetes clusters using Rancher, AWS EKS, or similar services, including deployment of CIS benchmarks, CSI drivers, ingress controllers, and reverse proxies.
• Drive adoption of Kubernetes-based architectures to improve system scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Promote DevOps and GitOps principles for containerized and hybrid cloud workloads.

3. Security and Network Architecture:

• Define and enforce network segmentation, isolation, and security policies.
• Implement security measures for hybrid environments, covering encryption, access control, and compliance.
• Ensure infrastructure and network designs comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA).

4.Reliability and Operational Excellence:

• Lead initiatives to enhance system reliability through monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes.
• Develop and execute business continuity strategies, including high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and backup/restore plans.
• Promote automation-first mindsets in network automation, compliance, and security management.

5. Advisory and Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders, providing guidance on hybrid cloud solutions, shared infrastructure, and Kubernetes architecture.
• Collaborate with product owners, engineering teams, and senior management to integrate security, reliability, and scalability into development lifecycles.
• Develop customer-facing artifacts, such as proofs of concept, best practices, and technical white papers.

Skills Required

• 18+ years of experience in global enterprise networking operations, data center management, and hybrid cloud services.
• Strong background in AWS and VMware hybrid cloud environments with expertise in compute, network, storage, and security services.
• 10+ years of experience in designing and implementing network segmentation, workload isolation, routing, and DNS subdomain management.
• 10+ years in Kubernetes administration, including Rancher, AWS EKS, and other orchestration tools, with hands-on experience deploying CIS benchmarks, CSI drivers, ingress controllers, and observability stacks.
• Deep knowledge of cloud security principles, encryption, and access control in hybrid environments.
• Proven experience in promoting and implementing DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Python.

Certifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty
• VMware NSX-T Certification
• Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA) or Kubernetes Certified Security Specialist (CKS)
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent for security.
• Experience with shared infrastructure services, including Kafka, Redis Cache, and API gateways like Apigee.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering practices: monitoring, alerting, incident response, and performance tuning.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with multi-cloud strategies using AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Experience implementing compliance standards in industries with strict regulations (e.g., finance, healthcare).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools, such as Bash, Python, and Terraform.
• Experience conducting technical presentations, whiteboarding sessions, and delivering proposals to both technical and business stakeholders.