Solution Architect _Linux Platform and virtualization

Net Connect; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Net Connect is seeking a seasoned Linux Solution Architect with 10+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years in solution or platform architecture, to drive architecture governance and deliver integrated virtualized solutions in regulated enterprise environments. The role emphasizes outcome-driven delivery and stakeholder engagement across security and operations.

You will own end-to-end designs using VMware, KVM and related technologies, lead design reviews, develop reference architectures,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in solution/platform architecture
• Leadership in architecture governance and stakeholder engagement
• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting
• Deep virtualization expertise with KVM/libvirt and VMware
• Ability to design and support integrated virtualized solutions in regulated environments

Responsibilities

• Lead solution/enterprise architecture activities translating requirements into architectures
• Drive architecture governance with board reviews and standards
• Document gaps, risks and deviations with justification
• Translate high-level designs into executable technical designs and reference architectures
• Conduct design reviews and architecture assessments
• Design, deploy and operate solutions using virtualization platforms
• Coordinate across engineering, support, pre-sales and delivery teams
• Work with operations and compliance teams to ensure delivery
• Perform RCA and post-incident documentation

Skills

Solution architecture

Enterprise architecture

Requirements engineering

Linux administration

KVM/libvirt

VMware ESXi/vCenter

Networking (Linux)

Storage concepts

Clustering tech (Serviceguard, Pacem.)

Virtualization

Education

TOGAF certification

CPRE certification

Tools

HPE VM Essentials

Morpheus

KVM/libvirt

VMware ESXi/vCenter

pacemaker

Serviceguard

virsh

Job description

Solution Architect Linux Platform and virtualization

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Linux Solution Architect with 10+ years of overall IT experience, including 5+ years in solution or platform architecture roles, with a strong understanding of VMware, KVM, and other enterprise virtualization platforms. The role requires leadership in solution architecture, platform integration, architecture governance, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to design and support integrated virtualized solutions aligned to business, security, and operational requirements. The focus is on outcome-driven delivery within regulated enterprise environments.

Architecture & Design

• Lead solution and enterprise architecture activities, translating business, security, and operational requirements into implementable technical architectures
• Drive architecture governance, including architecture board reviews, approvals, and compliance to enterprise standards
• Identify, document, and justify product gaps, risks, constraints, and acceptable architectural deviations
• Translate high-level architectures into executable technical designs, standards, and reference architectures
• Conduct design reviews, technical validations, and architecture assessments

Implementation

• Design, deploy, and operate solutions using HPE VM Essentials / Morpheus, with strong hands-on involvement
• Provide advanced Linux administration and troubleshooting, including performance tuning and stability improvements
• Design and implement KVM-based virtualization solutions in enterprise environments
• Develop automation scripts and tooling to standardize provisioning, configuration, validation, and lifecycle management
• Support technical validation, UAT, and production readiness activities
• Perform root cause analysis with structured incident, problem, and post-incident documentation

Delivery & Collaboration

• Coordinate across multiple streams (engineering, support, pre sales and delivery )
• Resolve technical dependencies and cross-domain integration challenges
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams, including operations, compliance, and business stakeholders
• Demonstrate high accountability and reliability in meeting delivery commitments
• Context-switch effectively between technical deep dives, architectural discussions, and stakeholder conversations

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Strong experience in Solution / Enterprise Architecture
• TOGAF or equivalent certification is beneficial
• Strong experience in requirements engineering
• CPRE or equivalent certification is beneficial
• Strong engineering capability to analyse customer requirements and develop viable technical solution proposals
• Advanced Linux administration and troubleshooting
• Kernel behavior, boot process, systemd
• Filesystems (ext4, XFS, GFS2)
• LVM, VxFS, multipathing, udev
• Experience in Serviceguard and pacemaker clustering technologies
• Strong Infrastructure and compute background:
• Virtualization
• Security
• Extensive experience with KVM/libvirt (virsh, virt-install, virt-manager)
• Strong understanding of VMware concepts (ESXi, vCenter) and migration strategies
• CPU models, NUMA awareness, SR-IOV, PCI passthrough, nested virtualization
• Storage
• SAN/NAS concepts: FC, iSCSI, NFS
• Storage integration with Linux and virtualization platforms
• Networking
• Deep understanding of Linux networking:
• Bonding (LACP), bridging, VLANs
• TCP/IP fundamentals, MTU, jumbo frames
• Troubleshooting complex network paths in virtualized environments

Recommended / Nice-to-Have Skills

• HPE VM Essentials / Morpheus – design, deployment, operations experience
• Experience working in regulated enterprise environments
• Exposure to automation and orchestration platforms
• Experience with large-scale enterprise infrastructure transformations

Mandatory Soft Skills

• Strong outcome-oriented mindset with proactive ownership
• Ability to drive outcomes, not just designs
• Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
• Ability to context-switch across technical, architectural, and stakeholder discussions
• High level of accountability and delivery discipline
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Architect who is hands-on, not slide-only
• Comfortable owning solutions end-to-end
• Trusted to deliver in high-stakes enterprise environments
• Known for execution, reliability, and architectural rigor