Sr. Solutions Architect

Overview

S2 Global, an OSI Systems Company is seeking a Sr Solutions Architect to work in its Torrance, CA location.

S2 Global is the leading provider of security screening solutions and has extensive experience in program assessment, technology deployment, operations management, image analysis and maintenance services at major events, ports, land borders and air cargo facilities. Focused on Operations, Integration and Training, S2 Global’s solutions ensure that customers have the advanced technologies and sophisticated techniques to significantly increase their screening capabilities.

S2 Global seeks a Sr Solutions Architect with experience in AWS and or Azure, VMWare, Kubernetes, Tanzu and MinIO that has demonstrated ability to architect, implement, and manage Kubernetes clusters utilizing VMware Tanzu technology, requiring deep expertise in containerization, Kubernetes orchestration, and familiarity with the Tanzu platform features, often working on deploying and optimizing containerized applications across hybrid cloud environments. This candidate will have hands‑on knowledge of deploying, managing, and optimizing the MinIO object storage platform, including skills in configuration, scaling, security, data lifecycle management, and integration with other systems, often within a cloud‑native environment;

demonstrating proficiency in the MinIO API and SDKs to develop applications that leverage its storage capabilities.

This candidate will lead the design and development of the architecture and changes to it. They will own the responsibility for a successful and efficient implementation that meets organizational needs and is secure and reliable.

• Deploying, configuring, and maintaining VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG) clusters across various cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Application Deployment and Lifecycle Management:
  • Orchestrating containerized applications using Kubernetes manifests and Tanzu‑specific tools to automate deployments, scaling, and updates.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  • Utilizing tools like Terraform to define and manage Tanzu cluster infrastructure through declarative configuration.
• Security and Compliance:
  • Implementing security best practices within Tanzu environments, including role‑based access control, network policies, and image scanning.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
  • Proactively monitoring Tanzu cluster health and performance, identifying and resolving issues related to application deployments, network connectivity, and resource utilization.
• Dev Ops Integration:
  • Collaborating with development teams to integrate Tanzu clusters into CI/CD pipelines for seamless application delivery.
• MinIO Deployment and Administration:
  • Installing, configuring, and managing MinIO clusters on various platforms (bare metal, virtual machines, Kubernetes).
• Performance Optimization:
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting MinIO performance issues, optimizing storage configurations for specific workloads.
• Data Lifecycle Management:
  • Implementing policies for data retention, archiving, and deletion within MinIO.
• Security Management:
  • Securing MinIO deployments through access controls, encryption, and auditing.
• Integration with Applications:
  • Developing applications that leverage the MinIO API to store and retrieve data from the object storage system.
• Troubleshooting and Support:
  • Investigating and resolving technical issues related to MinIO deployments.
• Work in coordination with organizational stakeholders to design and develop an architecture that securely integrates with and supports S2 Global Cert Scan products. The candidate will be responsible to develop and submit technical designs that meet organizational needs, and to work with stakeholders to successfully complete review and gain approval.
• The candidate will manage AWS/Azure accounts, and develop VPCs to support needs, and will implement and manage services to support these needs. The candidate will also be responsible to design and implement and administer the secure network infrastructure, and the security policies to support the needs.
• The cloud design will be a complex design that supports multiple customers around the globe and requires…