Solutions Architect - RedHat & OpenShift
$140k - $170k USD
About Gruve
Gruve is an innovative software services startup dedicated to transforming enterprises to AI powerhouses. We specialize in cybersecurity, customer experience, cloud infrastructure, and advanced technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs). Our mission is to assist our customers in their business strategies utilizing their data to make more intelligent decisions. As a well-funded early-stage startup, Gruve offers a dynamic environment with strong customer and partner networks.
About the Role
The Solutions Architect will be part of the US Solution Delivery team and is responsible for designing, deploying, and operationalizing enterprise-scale Red Hat platforms including OpenShift, Ansible Automation Platform, and RHEL across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. This role is delivery-focused and platform-first — combining deep technical architecture with hands-on engineering oversight. The architect ensures platform security, scalability, and Day-2 readiness, while preparing the environment for AI-native evolution and Secure AI Factory integration.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Platform Ownership
- Architect end-to-end OpenShift, AAP, and RHEL deployments across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
- Define platform landing zones, cluster topology, multi-tenancy boundaries, and trust zones
- Produce HLD/LLD emphasizing resiliency, GitOps alignment, and Day-2 operability
- Design secure workload onboarding models (CI/CD patterns, image/registry governance, namespace guardrails)
- Architect storage and data layer integration (ODF/CSI drivers) based on workload profiles
- Govern identity and policy integration (RBAC, OIDC/LDAP, service mesh/east-west security)
- Serve as platform design authority ensuring delivery aligns with Red Hat architecture standards
Platform Engineering & Day-2 Operations
- Deploy and operationalize OpenShift clusters including install, scaling, operators, and lifecycle governance
- Implement Day-2 automation via GitOps/Ansible for upgrades, drift prevention, health remediation, and cert rotation
- Build observability and SRE operability (logging/metrics/tracing, RCA workflows, HA validation)
- Govern resource quotas, tenancy, security posture, and workload placement
- Enable disaster recovery/backup strategies and continuity planning for cluster + workloads
- Standardize IaC/GitOps pipelines to ensure consistent platform configuration across environments
Customer Consulting & Technical Leadership
- Act as a trusted advisor to enterprise platform, DevOps, and cloud engineering teams
- Partner with presales / solution engineering to validate sizing, feasibility, and deployment readiness
- Mentor platform engineers to uplift architecture discipline and Day-2 maturity
- Develop reusable platform baselines, reference patterns, and architectural collateral
Secure AI Factory & Next-Gen Alignment
- Prepare OpenShift environments for AI-native security and Secure AI Factory adoption
- Build capability alignment with Cisco AI Fabric, Cisco AI Defense, and Cisco Hypershield
- Support convergence of OpenShift + AI security + automation fabric for secure workload design
- Mature deployments toward AI-assisted Day-2 ops and adaptive policy enforcement
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years in platform engineering, infrastructure delivery, or architecture roles
- 4+ years deploying or architecting OpenShift and/or Ansible in production
- Strong knowledge of Linux, containers, platform security, networking, TLS/PKI, HA/DR
- Hands-on with DevSecOps, GitOps, IaC, and automation frameworks
- Proven experience in customer-facing architecture or consulting leadership
Preferred Skills
- Red Hat certifications (RHCE, EX280, AAP Specialist or equivalent)
- Experience with multi-cluster/multi-tenant architecture
- Familiarity with service mesh / east-west security / workload isolation
- Understanding of AI-native security models and Secure AI Factory adoption path
Why This Role Matters
This role transitions customers from infrastructure-centric environments into modern Red Hat platform architectures that are secure, cloud-native, automation-driven, and future-ready for AI-assisted operations. It ensures platforms are not only deployed — but architected for long-term resilience, policy governance, and intelligent Day-2 operation.
Salary Range
$140,000 to $170,000 USD annually
Why Gruve
At Gruve, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work. If you’re passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Gruve is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.