Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.
At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:
Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!
Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!
Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.
As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!
Job description
We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our team and lead the design and onboarding of xNFs (Container Network Functions or Virtual Network Functions) onto a horizontal Telco Cloud platform. This platform is built on Red Hat OpenStack and OpenShift, running over a Cisco-based SDN network.
You will be responsible for translating business requirements and service flows into detailed connectivity and infrastructure designs, producing High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) covering the complete service chain. This role requires both architectural leadership and hands-on technical involvement during implementation.
Your Responsibilities
Translate business and service flows into technical connectivity and infrastructure requirements.
Design end-to-end solutions for onboarding xNFs, aligned with Telco Cloud architecture principles.
Produce detailed HLD and LLD documentation for all service chain components.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (NF vendors, cloud infrastructure, security, and network architects).
Define and validate connectivity and service chaining requirements (Virtualization/Container stack, Load Balancers, Firewalls, SDN).
Ensure designs are compliant with industry standards and internal governance.
Support automation and lifecycle enablement of onboarding processes.
Lead architecture reviews and guide project teams from lab testing to production handover.
Your Profile
5+ years in Telco or Cloud Solution Architecture roles.
Proven experience onboarding VNFs/CNFs onto cloud-native platforms.
Experience working with multi-vendor environments and complex service chains.
Knowledge of Linux, OpenStack, OpenShift, load balancing and firewall integration.
Familiarity with Cisco ACI fabric & Nexus (N7K).
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, network automation, and observability tools.
Excellent documentation skills (HLD/LLD).
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Preferred Certifications
Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) or equivalent.
Kubernetes Certified (CKA/CKAD).
Cisco ACI or Palo Alto certifications.
Advanced networking certifications.
Azure Fundamentals.
What We Offer:
An international learning environment.
Various training programs and certifications.
The possibility to propose and develop your own ideas.
Personalized support with coaching and mentoring.
An evolving, tailor-made, and attractive career path.
We are an independent company that values:
Agility: A flexible, dynamic, and stimulating environment.
International reach: Daily interactions and numerous mobility opportunities in more than 60 countries.
Intrapreneurship: The opportunity to get involved in related topics or to create your own Business Unit.
Personalized support: Close management, with guidance tailored to your profile and ambitions.
Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and providing an inclusive work environment. As such, we welcome applications from all qualified profiles, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, origin, religion, age, family situation, disability, or any other characteristic.
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