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 Bo Ms, 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