Platform Architect (Virtualization, Automation) (REF5559J)

The Platform Architect is responsible for designing and evolving a Non‑VMware private cloud platform within the FCI Service Family, based on open‑source technologies. The platform is built on KVM virtualization, complemented by software‑defined networking and storage solutions, with a strong focus on automation using Terraform and Ansible.  Platform will  server enterprise and SAP workloads by  secure, scalable, and highly automated infrastructure.

The primary focus is on end‑to‑end platform design and implementation, leveraging KVM and related open‑source technologies across compute, network, and storage layers.  -  as technical platform  architect  (good  knowledge on virtualization  -KVM   &  software define network  and storage)

Key reponsabilities

• Design and implement a SUSE-based virtualization platform using KVM as the hypervisor
• Ensure the platform is certified and optimized for SAP workloads, including sizing, high availability, and performance requirements.
• Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines to enable repeatable, testable infrastructure changes
• Integrate the platform and automation workflows with ServiceNow (or similar ITSM tools).
• Enable request, change, and incident workflows that trigger automation (Terraform/Ansible) and update CMDB where needed.
• Maintain a living architecture document covering all layers: compute, storage, network, automation, observability, integrations.
• Provide lightweight project and stakeholder management to prioritize features, manage risks, and align with business and SAP roadmaps.
• Standardize on Infrastructure as Code using Terraform (infrastructure provisioning) and Ansible (configuration management).
• Build reusable modules/roles to automate: Host provisioning and configuration.