Solution Architect

Title: LinuxOne Solution Architect

Location: Remote

Duration: 06 12 months (with possible extension)

Pay Range: $75/hr - $80/hr

1. Platform Architecture & Integration

• Deep technical expertise in LinuxONE (s390x) including virtualization (LPAR, z/VM, KVM on s390x), OpenShift on LinuxONE, and hybrid cloud integration patterns.


• Strong understanding of hybrid workload placement able to rationalize which workloads fit LinuxONE vs. cloud based on performance, cost, and compliance.


• Integration architecture knowledge MQ, middleware, file transfer (Connect:Direct, Sterling, CA ESP), and application interconnects between LinuxONE and distributed/cloud systems.


• Familiarity with database platforms MongoDB (supported on LinuxONE), YugaByte (unsupported), and Exadata; must be able to advise on compatibility, licensing, and performance trade-offs.

1. Security, Compliance & Cyber Tooling

• PCI DSS v4 comprehension including segmentation, encryption, access control, and audit logging requirements as applied to LinuxONE.


• Security control mapping ability to translate LinuxONE s hypervisor and OS-level controls to client's cyber framework and SOC operations.


• Familiarity with enterprise security tooling vulnerability management, monitoring, SIEM/log integration, and agent deployment across s390x.


• Network and system hardening expertise implementing VLAN segmentation, firewall zoning, and secure configuration baselines for multi-datacenter environments.


• Experience with day 1/day 2 operational models monitoring, observability, alerting, and patch management tuned for compliance readiness.

1. Infrastructure & Network Engineering

• Network design and segmentation VLAN mapping, routing, cabling, and integration of production/non-production networks across multiple data centers.


• Multi-datacenter high-availability planning failover topologies, replication, and cross-site latency management.


• Capacity and performance modeling workload sizing, benchmarking, and performance optimization on LinuxONE.


• Knowledge of OpenShift administration and automation for provisioning, configuration, and CI/CD pipeline integration on LinuxONE.

1. Solution Design & Delivery Leadership

• End-to-end architecture ownership spanning infrastructure, application, and security domains.


• Production readiness and operationalization planning ensuring all platform components meet RTO/RPO and compliance objectives before go-live.


• Cross-team coordination bridging gaps between infrastructure, (migration), and client's cyber teams.


• Documentation & communication producing architecture diagrams, design decisions, and implementation playbooks.


• Ability to conduct architectural assessments evaluate tool compatibility, performance posture, and cost implications.

1. Soft Skills & Delivery Context

• Client-facing communication capable of interfacing with senior stakeholders across client's infrastructure, security, and application domains.


• Advisory & consulting skills able to guide decisions on platform split, compliance design, and tool enablement.


• Experience with regulated financial environments understanding data privacy, audit readiness, and controlled ODC operations.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)