OpenShift Virtualization Principal Architect

Chicago, Illinois100% RemoteContract$80/hr - $92/hrSeeking a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead virtualization platform migration activities from VMware to Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization. The consultant will own the technical migration strategy, develop migration procedures, execute migrations, provide operational readiness guidance, and transfer knowledge to engineering and operations teams. This is a hands-on technical role requiring direct experience performing VMware to OpenShift Virtualization migrations.MUST HAVE5+ years of experience as Solutions Architect Active passport and ability to travel as needed throughout the U.S. and occasionally to Canada. VMware ? OpenShift Virtualization migrations MTV/Forklift KubeVirt administration OpenShift Virtualization certification preferred OpenShift Platform Plus ACM ArgoCD GitOps Multi-site migration programs Migration automation Production cutovers Operational readiness Knowledge transfer STRONGLY PREFERREDMigrated 500+ VMs Migrated multiple clusters/sites OCP Virtualization Specialist certification Red Hat Consulting background Active RHCA/RHCE You will receive the following benefits:Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your familyDental & Orthodontia BenefitsVision BenefitsHealth Savings Account (HSA)Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsVoluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) including match with pre and post-tax optionsPaid Sick Time LeaveLegal and Identity Protection PlansPre-tax Commuter Benefit529 College Saver PlanMotion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.