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senior technical leadership in the architecture, design, and transformation of enterprise Kubernetes and cloud-native platforms based on the Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP), across virtualized, bare-metal, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments.\n\nThe role is intended for a highly experienced cloud-native architect who can operate as a trusted technical advisor to senior customer stakeholders, lead complex and strategic platform transformation initiatives, and define scalable architecture standards across large and distributed environments.\n\nThe Staff Consulting Architect will combine deep hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, virtualization, platform engineering, automation, and cloud-native technologies with strong consulting, architecture governance, and technical leadership capabilities.\n\nThe role will also be responsible for developing reference architectures, reusable delivery patterns, technical assets, and enablement programs, while mentoring Staff and Consulting Architects and raising the overall cloud-native capability of the consulting organization.\n\nHands-on expertise in Kubernetes, virtualization, platform engineering, CI/CD, GitOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is mandatory.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\nEnterprise Architecture & Strategic AdvisoryProvide end-to-end architecture leadership for complex enterprise Kubernetes and cloud-native transformation programs.\nDefine strategic platform architectures spanning:\nNutanix AHV\nVMware vSphere\nBare metal\nPublic cloud platforms including AWS and Azure\nHybrid and multi-cloud environments\nEdge and distributed infrastructure\nLead architecture strategy for large-scale and multi-cluster Kubernetes environments.\nTranslate business, application, infrastructure, security, and operational requirements into scalable and resilient cloud-native architectures.\nDefine target-state architectures and multi-phase transformation roadmaps covering platform adoption, application modernization, migration, automation, and operations.\nAdvise customer executives, enterprise architects, infrastructure leaders, platform engineering teams, and DevOps organizations on cloud-native adoption strategies.\nEstablish architecture principles, standards, and technology selection criteria for enterprise Kubernetes platforms.\nProvide technical leadership for complex architectural decisions, trade-offs, and escalations.\n\nAdvanced Kubernetes & Platform ArchitectureArchitect enterprise NKP platforms at scale, including:\nMulti-cluster and fleet architectures\nMulti-tenancy and workload isolation\nHigh availability and disaster recovery\nCluster lifecycle management\nPlatform scalability and capacity planning\nSecurity and governance\nDefine advanced Kubernetes networking, storage, ingress/egress, and load-balancing architectures.\nDesign virtualization-aware Kubernetes platforms considering:\nCompute and resource allocation\nNUMA and CPU topology\nStorage performance\nNetwork architecture\nFailure domains\nCluster density\nPerformance optimization\nDefine architecture patterns for GPU-enabled and AI/ML workloads where applicable.\nArchitect integration between Kubernetes and enterprise services including:\nDNS\nLDAP/Active Directory\nPKI and certificate management\nLoad balancers\nBackup and disaster recovery\nEnterprise monitoring and logging\nEstablish architecture patterns for platform standardization across multiple business units, data centers, and geographies.\n\nComplex Transformation & Delivery LeadershipProvide technical leadership for high-value and technically complex customer engagements from Day-0 architecture through Day-2 operations.\nLead architecture workshops, technical discovery sessions, design reviews, and transformation planning.\nProvide technical oversight for:\nPlatform deployment\nCluster onboarding\nApplication migration\nApplication modernization\nPlatform integration\nOperational transformation\nGuide teams through complex implementation and troubleshooting scenarios spanning:\nKubernetes\nHypervisors\nNetworking\nStorage\nSecurity\nAutomation\nCI/CD\nAct as the senior technical escalation point for critical architecture and delivery challenges.\nEnsure architectural decisions are translated into practical, supportable, and repeatable implementation patterns.\nReview and provide technical governance for solution designs produced by Staff and Consulting Architects.\n\nAutomation, GitOps & Platform EngineeringDefine enterprise automation strategies for Kubernetes and infrastructure platforms.\nEstablish standardized GitOps and CI/CD operating models using technologies such as:\nGitHub Actions\nGitLab CI\nJenkins\nArgo CD\nTekton\nFlux CD\nDesign Infrastructure as Code frameworks using:\nTerraform\nAnsible\nDefine automation patterns integrating:\nNKP APIs\nKubernetes APIs\nNutanix APIs\nVMware APIs\nAWS/Azure APIs\nDrive adoption of platform engineering principles, self-service infrastructure, and developer experience (DevEx) practices.\nEstablish reusable automation frameworks and reference implementations that can be adopted across customer engagements.\nPromote secure, compliant, version-controlled, and auditable platform delivery practices.\n\nSecurity, Governance, Resilience & OperationsDefine enterprise security architecture across infrastructure, Kubernetes, and application platform layers.\nEstablish security and governance models covering:\nRBAC\nNetwork policies\nPod Security Standards\nSecrets and certificate management\nPolicy-as-Code\nWorkload isolation\nMulti-tenancy\nDesign policy and governance frameworks using OPA/Gatekeeper or equivalent technologies.\nDefine enterprise approaches for:\nObservability\nLogging\nMonitoring\nBackup and recovery\nDisaster recovery\nBusiness continuity\nEstablish operational models covering platform lifecycle, upgrades, patching, capacity management, and resilience.\nReview platform performance, scalability, and operational maturity and drive continuous optimization.\n\nTechnical Leadership, Mentoring & Capability DevelopmentServe as a technical authority and escalation point for the Cloud Native consulting organization.\nMentor Staff Consulting Architects, Consulting Architects, and other technical consultants.\nConduct architecture reviews and provide technical coaching on complex customer engagements.\nDevelop and deliver internal technical enablement programs covering Kubernetes, NKP, platform engineering, automation, and cloud-native architecture.\nDefine competency expectations and technical development paths for cloud-native architects.\nLead communities of practice and technical forums to drive knowledge sharing.\nIdentify capability gaps and work with leadership to establish targeted upskilling programs.\nPromote engineering and consulting best practices across geographies and delivery teams.\n\nReference Architecture, Innovation & Thought LeadershipCreate and maintain enterprise-grade reference architectures, design patterns, deployment frameworks, and technical playbooks for cloud-native platforms.\nDevelop reusable consulting assets that improve delivery quality, consistency, and scalability.\nIdentify emerging technologies and evaluate their applicability to Nutanix cloud-native solutions.\nDrive innovation in areas such as:\nKubernetes platform engineering\nMulti-cluster management\nGitOps\nAI/ML platforms\nGPU-enabled Kubernetes\nApplication modernization\nHybrid/multi-cloud\nDeveloper platforms\nCollaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Support, and other technical teams to provide field feedback and influence product direction.\nRepresent the consulting organization in technical forums, customer executive discussions, architecture communities, and industry events where appropriate.\nContribute to whitepapers, technical blogs, solution briefs, and other thought-leadership content.\n\nThe role involves performing duties requiring the application of professional expertise and the exercise of independent judgment/discretion, creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making in carrying out responsibilities, as applicable to the position. The specific responsibilities of the role may vary based on business needs and role requirements.\n\nEmployees can refer to the applicable guidelines and career frameworks for additional information regarding role expectations and responsibilities.\n\nTechnical Skills & Experience:\nMandatory Skills - Must Have10+ years of experience across infrastructure, virtualization, cloud, Kubernetes, platform engineering, or related technologies.\nProven experience architecting and delivering large-scale enterprise Kubernetes platforms.\nDeep expertise in Kubernetes architecture, operations, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.\nStrong hands-on experience with:\nNutanix AHV\nVMware vSphere\nBare-metal infrastructure\nStrong understanding of enterprise infrastructure architecture across:\nCompute\nStorage\nNetworking\nVirtualization\nSecurity\nStrong experience with Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) or equivalent enterprise Kubernetes platforms.\nDeep expertise in Kubernetes networking, storage, security, ingress/egress, and load-balancing architectures.\nDeep expertise in:\nLoad balancers\nSSL/TLS and certificate management\nLDAP/Active Directory\nDNS\nBackup and DR\nEnterprise observability\nProven experience designing and implementing CI/CD and GitOps platforms.\nStrong expertise in Infrastructure as Code:\nTerraform\nAnsible\nStrong understanding of Kubernetes APIs, infrastructure APIs, and automation frameworks.\nProven experience designing multi-cluster, highly available, resilient, and secure Kubernetes platforms.\nStrong troubleshooting capability across Kubernetes, virtualization, networking, storage, automation, and application platform layers.\nDemonstrated ability to lead complex technical engagements and architecture decisions.\nExcellent customer-facing, consulting, presentation, and executive communication skills.\n\nAdded Advantage - Good to HaveStrong experience with public cloud Kubernetes services:\nAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)\nAmazon EKS\nExperience with hybrid and multi-cloud architecture.\nExperience with Kubernetes fleet/multi-cluster management.\nExperience with platform engineering and internal developer platforms.\nExperience with service mesh technologies.\nExperience with GPU-enabled Kubernetes and AI/ML platforms.\nExperience with Kubernetes operators and custom automation.\nExperience with application modernization and containerization.\nExperience with FinOps, capacity planning, and cloud cost optimization.\nExperience influencing product strategy or working directly with product/engineering organizations.\n\nTrainable / Developable SkillsAdvanced NKP capabilities and emerging Nutanix cloud-native technologies.\nAdvanced AI/ML platform architecture and GPU orchestration.\nEmerging Kubernetes ecosystem technologies.\nAdvanced platform engineering and developer experience frameworks.\nAdvanced multi-cloud governance and FinOps.\nNew automation frameworks and cloud-native tooling.\n\nLeadership & Consulting Expectations:\nThe Staff Consulting Architect is expected to demonstrate the ability to:\nOperate effectively at C-level, executive, enterprise architect, and senior technical stakeholder levels.\nLead architecture decisions across multiple technology domains and organizational boundaries.\nInfluence without direct authority.\nChallenge existing architecture assumptions and recommend pragmatic alternatives.\nBalance technical excellence with business outcomes, delivery timelines, operational complexity, and cost.\nEstablish technical direction for complex and strategic customer programs.\nIndependently handle ambiguous and high-impact technical problems.\nMentor other architects and elevate the technical maturity of the broader consulting organization.\nConvert field experience into reusable architecture patterns, methodologies, and intellectual property.\n\nEducation & Certifications:\nEducationBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent 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