Cloud Native Architect

Pure Storage

. Provide deep technical and business expertise to customers running stateful applications in containers .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $156,100 - $234,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Kubernetes administration, Linux systems, and cloud-native solutions, with a strong focus on customer engagement and technical architecture. Proficient in automating data management workflows and presenting complex technical concepts in a customer-centric manner.

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Kubernetes AdministrationLinux AdministrationCloud IaaS EnvironmentsDevOps ConceptsData Engineering

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Hard Skills

Linux AdministrationKubernetes AdministrationData EngineeringContainer PlatformsCloud IaaSDevOpsAutomationDatabase OperationsCI/CD PipelineApplication Development Lifecycles

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCustomer EngagementCollaborationCoachingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

OpenShiftRancherVMwareAWSAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformOpenStackAnsibleTerraformDocker

Certifications & Qualifications

KCNA CertificationLinux Certification

Industry Keywords

Cloud-Native SolutionsStateful ApplicationsData Management WorkflowsTechnical ArchitectEnterprise Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesLinuxOpenShiftOpenStackTerraformVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide deep technical and business expertise to customers running stateful applications in containers
Help customers automate “Day 2” data management workflows
Serve as a customer-facing technical architect for Portworx cloud-native solutions
Support the “Kubernetes Everywhere” market initiative
Present technical thought leadership and simplify complex problems into customer-focused solutions
Influence, coach, and drive desired behavior across teams and customers
Collaborate with co-selling partners and customer stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years' experience as a customer-facing senior-level technical architect
5+ years of Linux administration and/or Linux development experience
Industry-recognized administration-level or higher Linux certification
3+ years of Kubernetes administration experience
KCNA (Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate) or above certification
Certification-level fluency in OpenShift, Rancher, or another Kubernetes orchestration environment
Certification-level fluency in cloud IaaS environments such as VMware, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and OpenStack
Certification-level fluency in DevOps concepts and hands-on experience with Ansible, Terraform, Docker, and CI/CD pipeline applications
Certification-level fluency in data engineering, big data, and database operations, delivery, and operational services
Understanding of data platform technologies for highly available business applications on-premises, hybrid, and in the cloud
Understanding of enterprise application development lifecycles and container platforms
Ability to present complex technical concepts and propose customer-focused solutions
Ability to travel regionally as needed, up to 50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive pay and/or equity may be available
Flexible time off
Wellness resources
Company-sponsored team events
Growth and professional development support
Employee Resource Groups
Disability accommodations throughout the hiring process