Red Hat Solution Architect

VaporVM; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cloud infrastructure domain is seeking a skilled Red Hat Solution Architect to join their team in Dubai. The role involves designing and optimizing secure cloud infrastructures and leading automation and DevOps initiatives. Candidates should have extensive experience with OpenStack, OpenShift, and related technologies. Strong Red Hat certifications are a major plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of overall IT experience, with at least 5 years in cloud & container platforms.
• Proven expertise in OpenStack and OpenShift environments.
• Strong experience with automation using Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement enterprise-grade solutions based on Red Hat OpenStack and OpenShift.
• Develop automation playbooks for deployment and configuration.
• Lead DevOps transformation initiatives using CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

OpenStack

OpenShift

Ansible

DevOps

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Linux

Communication

Education

Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)

Red Hat Certifications (RHCE, RHCSA, EX280, EX210)

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

Job description

Are you a highly skilled and experienced Red Hat Solution Architect with a strong command over OpenStack , OpenShift , Ansible , and DevOps methodologies ? We are looking for a passionate technology leader to design, build, and optimize scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructures across enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities :

• Architect, design, and implement enterprise-grade solutions based on Red Hat OpenStack and OpenShift Container Platform .
• Develop and maintain automation playbooks using Ansible for deployment, configuration management, and orchestration.
• Lead the DevOps transformation initiatives using CI / CD pipelines and container-based platforms.
• Provide architectural oversight, best practices, and governance on cloud-native application deployments.
• Conduct platform lifecycle management including upgrades, patching, monitoring, and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate infrastructure with applications and middleware.
• Drive cloud modernization and migration strategies aligned with business goals.
• Act as a Red Hat SME for troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of critical issues.
• Produce and maintain detailed design documents, SOPs, and technical standards.

Required Skills & Experience :

• Minimum 8 years of overall IT experience , with at least 5 years in cloud & container platforms .
• Proven hands-on expertise in OpenStack and OpenShift environments (Installation, Configuration, Scaling, Troubleshooting).
• Strong experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and related ecosystems.
• Proficiency in Ansible for IT automation and Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• Familiarity with CI / CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD).
• Experience working with DevOps practices , microservices architecture, and containerization.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes , Docker , and Helm .
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Red Hat Certifications (RHCE, RHCSA, EX280, EX210, etc.) are a strong plus.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) (Mandatory)
• Experience in hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments
• Exposure to security hardening and compliance frameworks
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.)

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting

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