Infrastructure Solutions Architect

Job Title - Infrastructure Solutions ArchitectLocation - PuneJob Type - FulltimeJob Description -We are seeking a Solutions Architect to design and deliver secure, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure and cloud solutions (primarily Microsoft Azure & On-premise). The role involves translating business requirements into technical designs, ensuring alignment with reference architecture, security, and compliance standards. You will collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and project teams, overseeing solution implementation and providing technical consultancy. Strong expertise in Azure, Office 365, networking, and identity management (Azure Entra ID) is essential.Key Responsibilities-- Design and deliver infrastructure and cloud-based solutions aligned with company reference architecture and security standards. - Conduct technical analysis, feasibility assessments, and cost estimates for new and existing system requirements. - Provide solutions consultancy to business units during pre-project discussions and project delivery. - Support Project Services and Operations teams with technical expertise when required. - Collaborate with Technical Architects to develop and maintain the Company Reference Architecture. - Engage and coordinate with third-party suppliers for technical requirements gathering and solution delivery. - Oversee solution implementation, ensuring delivery aligns with approved design and business requirements. - Translate business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. - Conduct proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and evaluations of emerging technologies to assess business fit. - Ensure all solutions are designed with security, compliance, and regulatory requirements in mind. - Create and maintain solution design documentation, diagrams, and architectural standards. - Provide governance and guidance throughout project lifecycles, ensuring adherence to design principles. - Identify risks and mitigation strategies related to proposed solutions. - Act as a technical advisor/SME for infrastructure and cloud-related initiatives. - Work closely with operations teams to ensure smooth transition of solutions into production. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives in solution design, cost efficiency, and technology adoption. - Mentor and support junior team members in technical design and architecture practices.Qualifications-Essential:- Proven experience in infrastructure solution design and cloud solution development. - Strong background in Wintel environments, Microsoft Azure, and Office 365. - Experience with Azure Entra ID (Azure AD) and identity management. - Demonstrated ability to produce technical proposals (designs, project trackers, costings). - Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and customer service orientation. - Experience managing complex solution designs across multiple systems and stakeholders.Desirable:- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent certifications. - Enterprise-level experience in solution architecture. - Understanding of application architecture (front-end, back-end, middleware). - Professional certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF, etc.).Technical Skills-- Infrastructure Architecture: Compute, storage, networking (physical & virtual). - Networking: LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPNs, wireless technologies. - Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS). - Identity & Access Management: Microsoft Entra ID . - Operating Systems: Wintel environments (Windows Server, virtualization). - Solution Design Principles: Security, scalability, performance, cost optimization, maintainability. - Collaboration Tools: Office 365 suite (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, etc.). - Experience in vendor management and working with third-party suppliers.