<p>Kforce's client in Melville, NY is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect who will support Migration from VMware Environment to OpenShift.* VMware Expertise: In-depth knowledge of VMware infrastructure, including ESXi, vCenter, and related management tools</p> <ul> <li>OpenShift Proficiency: Thorough understanding of OpenShift architecture, deployment, and management </li><li>Containerization: Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes </li><li>Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their integration with OpenShift </li><li>Networking: Strong grasp of network protocols, configuration, and security within virtualized and containerized environments </li><li>Storage Solutions: Knowledge of storage technologies and their integration with both VMware and OpenShift </li><li>Security: Expertise in implementing security best practices in both VMware and OpenShift environments </li><li>Migration Planning: Ability to develop detailed migration plans, including risk assessment, timelines, and resource allocation </li><li>Data Migration: Experience in migrating data from VMware to OpenShift with minimal downtime and data loss </li><li>Application Refactoring: Knowledge of refactoring applications to run efficiently in containerized environments </li><li>Automation: Proficiency in using automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) for migration tasks </li><li>Troubleshooting: Strong problem-solving skills to address issues that arise during migration </li><li>Communication: Excellent communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders and report progress </li><li>Leadership: Ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers throughout the migration process </li><li>Project Management: Strong project management skills to ensure the migration is completed on time and within budget </li><li>Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and unforeseen challenges during the migration </li></ul>