Cloud Architect

Hi, We are having an opening for Senior Manager-Infra / Cloud Architect at our Mumbai location.

The Infra / Cloud Architect is responsible for the strategic design, roadmap definition, and engineering governance of the organization's global IT infrastructure and cloud landscape. This role spans across data center technologies, cloud platforms, networking, security, and hybrid infrastructure models. Define and maintain the global infrastructure and cloud architecture blueprint.
Align designs with business continuity, scalability, cybersecurity, and performance goals.
Solution Design & Project Enablement
DC transformation, AD consolidation, hybrid cloud migration).
Validate architecture compliance in global IT programs.
Partner with delivery, cybersecurity, and service teams to translate designs into build/run.
Coach engineering teams and upskill delivery units on architectural best practices.
Deep expertise in enterprise architecture across compute, storage, network, identity, and cloud
Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid models

Strong grasp of cybersecurity principles and compliance mapping to infrastructure design
Understanding of ITIL, TOGAF, and regulatory requirements in pharma/life sciences
CIO / Head of Infrastructure: Strategy alignment, architecture reviews, funding justification
Infra Ops, Cybersecurity, Cloud & Service Delivery Leads: Design handovers, implementation validations, issue resolution
Project Managers & PMO: Milestone alignment, design dependencies, delivery feasibility
IT Business Partners: Requirement shaping, infrastructure impact assessment, business case support
Technology roadmap alignment, reference design validation, POC planning
Review of partner-delivered HLD/LLDs, infra BoMs, and implementation playbooks
Cloud Providers: 30% of the role involves interaction with vendors, cloud partners, and consulting architects

Technical design documents, review notes, and architecture diagrams
Strategic recommendations to CIO office and transformation leadership
Leads design-centric discussions in OEM/MSP contract finalizations
Influences technology lock-ins and long-term infra strategy partnerships
Selection of infra/cloud technologies and tools for global rollout
hybrid infrastructure decisions
Balancing global standardization with local infrastructure constraints
Integrating legacy platforms with modern cloud-native environments
Ensuring performance, cost, and security trade-offs are managed holistically
High: Required to lead innovation in hybrid cloud, infra-automation, and cost-efficient architecture
Champion infrastructure observability, Zero Trust, and software-defined everything (SDx)
Bachelor's or Masters in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Cloud Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Architect)
TOGAF, ITIL Foundation preferred
Network/Security certifications (e.g., Experience:
~12+ years of infrastructure experience, with 5+ years in an architecture role across global delivery models
~ Proven track record of designing and governing large-scale infra/cloud deployments

Infra stack knowledge across OS, Virtualization, Network, Storage, and Cloud
Travel Requirement:
Up to 25-30% (based on project workshops, vendor reviews, and strategic summits)
Bachelor's or Masters in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Cloud Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Architect)
TOGAF, ITIL Foundation preferred
Network/Security certifications (e.g., Infra stack knowledge across OS, Virtualization, Network, Storage, and Cloud
Experience :
~12-15+ years of infrastructure experience, with 5+ years in an architecture role across global delivery models
~ Proven track record of designing and governing large-scale infra/cloud deployments

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