Global IT Architect

**Date**:7 Apr 2025

**Location**: Hyderabad, TG, IN, 500081

**Company**:Orica

**About Orica**

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us - we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

**About the role**

Orica is seeking a highly skilled Global IT Architect - Core Technology to join our global IT team. The role will be based in Hyderabad, India. This position is pivotal in shaping the strategic direction of our IT infrastructure, cloud, and network domains across 400 global sites in over 60 countries.

The Global IT Architect - Core Technology will drive the full use of cloud services and software-defined networking, ensuring the availability, integrity, and security of Orica’s IT infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to influence and guide architecture development, simplify IT operations, and support business growth and innovation.

Join Orica and be part of a team that drives innovation and excellence in IT infrastructure, cloud, and network architecture. to make a significant impact on our global operations

**What you will be doing**
- Develop and maintain a 3-year strategy and roadmap.
- Define and maintain the Core Technology architecture vision.
- Align solutions with business strategies and objectives.
- Establish and maintain standards for Core Technology.
- Capture requirements and develop high-level designs.
- Provide oversight to Engineers and project teams.
- Develop a project roadmap to standardize technology and reduce costs.
- Use Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to validate solutions.

**What you will bring**
- 3-5 years in architecture roles for large, global organizations.
- 5+ years of experience with IT Infrastructure, Networking, and Cloud Technology.
- Experience with multi-cloud environments (VMWare, Azure, Google Cloud, AWS).
- Knowledge of hardware asset management, Windows Infrastructure services, SQL Server, and backup/recovery solutions.
- Proficiency in network services (WAN, LAN, WLAN), remote access solutions, and cybersecurity principles.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to build trust and foster collaboration.
- Solution and outcome-focused, with commercial awareness.
- Teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Integrity, ethics, and values.

**What we offer**

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

**We respect and value all**

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.