Technology Architect (Virtualization, Automation) (REF5558I)

Job description

The Technology Architect will design and implement a Non-VMware private cloud platform within the FCI Service Family, focused on SUSE and KVM technologies as an alternative to VMware/Broadcom solutions. The role combines hands-on cloud platform architecture, automation, SAP workload optimization, and platform integration activities. The architect will work closely with infrastructure, operations, and business teams to deliver a scalable, secure, and enterprise-ready cloud platform. Key responsabilities: 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. Required Skills Virtualization Architecture Linux / SUSE & KVM Security Engineering Grafana & Prometheus Data Center Infrastructure Strong communication and self-management skills English knowledge Nice to Have Skills ITIL Scrum / Agile German language * Please be informed that our remote working possibility is only available within Hungary due to European taxation regulation. As Hungary’s most attractive employer in 2025 (according to Randstad’s representative survey), Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions is a subsidiary of the Deutsche Telekom Group. The company provides a wide portfolio of IT and telecommunications services with more than 5300 employees. We have hundreds of large customers, corporations in Germany and in other European countries. DT-ITS recieved the Best in Educational Cooperation award from HIPA in 2019, acknowledged as the the Most Ethical Multinational Company in 2019. The company continuously develops its four sites in Budapest, Debrecen, Pécs and Szeged and is looking for skilled IT professionals to join its team.