Infrastructure Architect

Role & responsibilities:

• Deep understanding of various infra components such as Compute, Storage & Network and arrive at best fit architecture for various infra platforms within the enterprise.
• Strong delivery experience in assessing business needs, capacity management, infra resource sizing and technical framework.
• Skills in migration of IT infrastructure platforms (On-premise / Cloud / Hybrid).
• Skills in infra design of Data centers, connectivity, migration and Management.
• Ability to write architecture / design documents and review design documents provided by Project teams
• Knowledge and understanding of industry trends and new technologies and ability to apply trends to architectural needs.
• Knowledge of infrastructure elements and requirements related to infra virtualization, Software-defined Infrastructure, Private/Public cloud / container platforms.
• Skills in Infrastructure implementation, integration, migration and infra management tools.
• Ability to identify and resolve performance issues and bottlenecks.
• Ability to manage individual infrastructure components and IT services to ensure they meet current and future demands
• Expert level OEM certifications on Infrastructure (Compute/Storage/Network) preferred.
• Sharp technical skills to solve issues.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Preferably the candidate should have working / hands-on experience with Enterprise Architecture (EA) tools like Mega Hopex, Avolution ABACUS, Planview, Orbus iServer, etc.

Preferred candidate profile

Youre good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Experience

• Deep understanding of various infra components such as Compute, Storage & Network and arrive at best fit architecture for various infra platforms within the enterprise.
• Strong delivery experience in assessing business needs, capacity management, infra resource sizing and technical framework.
• Skills in migration of IT infrastructure platforms (On-premise / Cloud / Hybrid).
• Skills in infra design of Data centers, connectivity, migration and Management.
• Ability to write architecture / design documents and review design documents provided by Project teams
• Knowledge and understanding of industry trends and new technologies and ability to apply trends to architectural needs.
• Knowledge of infrastructure elements and requirements related to infra virtualization, Software-defined Infrastructure, Private/Public cloud / container platforms.
• Skills in Infrastructure implementation, integration, migration and infra management tools.
• Ability to identify and resolve performance issues and bottlenecks.
• Ability to manage individual infrastructure components and IT services to ensure they meet current and future demands
• Expert level OEM certifications on Infrastructure (Compute/Storage/Network) preferred.
• Sharp technical skills to solve issues.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Preferably the candidate should have working / hands-on experience with Enterprise Architecture (EA) tools like Mega Hopex, Avolution ABACUS, Planview, Orbus iServer, etc.

Job Profile

• Set up technical standards and governance structure for the enterprise.
• To provide technology architecture expertise and guidance across multiple business divisions & technology domains.
• Assist business strategy and accordingly drive technology strategy from an architecture perspective.
• Setting up technical standards, formulation of Enterprise Architecture (EA) Governance Framework.
• Driving technology strategy from an architecture perspective, across a portfolio of applications in the Bank, for resource optimization and Risk mitigation.
• Translating business requirements into specific system, application or process designs, including working with business personnel and executives to identify functional requirements.
• Define/ maintain Target Architectures in Roadmaps.
• Lead and/or assist efforts to scope and architect major change programs, leading strategic options analysis & proposing end-to-end solutions & highlighting trade-offs.
• Review ongoing designs of major programs to identify strategic opportunities and resolve design issues during delivery.
• Identify key technology enablers to optimize IT investment.
• Develop highly complex solutions that exemplifies quality optimization regarding reliability, availability, scalability, manageability, flexibility, usability/ reusability, and high performance.
• Deliver Architecture solutions in a Banking environment at the highest-level technical expertise.
• Lead other IT Architects to provide effective consulting on complex projects including RFP technical evaluations for various business domain.
• Lead multifunctional teams in successful application of methodologies and architecture modelling tools.
• As an architect the person would be responsible for suggestion and implementation of new technologies.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in IT infra domain, IT-vendors, and other architects to achieve enterprise business goals.
• Create Secure IT Infrastructure Architecture and roadmap that result in strong business IT alignment, driving latest suitable technology adoption and usage of technology across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in IT infra domain, IT-vendors, and other architects to achieve enterprise business goals.
• Reviewing infra implementations to ensure alignment against business/design goals, Disaster recovery and BCP.
• Design / Review Enterprise Infrastructure to meet industry best practices, Regulatory & security compliance and high-level performance.
• Reviewing changes to IT infrastructure (Compute / Storage / Network) and its impact analysis.
• Evaluating new Infrastructure technologies and advising Bank on its Pros/Cons
• Supporting security architecture review of IT infrastructure designs
• Representing Digital platforms/services in solution architecture governance forums Providing technical input and know-how to architecture governance processes and forums for various Infrastructure projects
• Analyze and forecast capacity requirements to ensure IT resources can handle current and future demands
• Work with various departments to align IT Infrastructure Capacity with business objectives and future needs
• Lead the definition, design, and documentation of technical environments, including network infrastructure, cloud solutions, and virtualization technologies.
• Develop architectural standards and processes to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization's infrastructure.
• Deploy solution architectures, conduct analysis, and institute solution-testing criteria to ensure proper functioning and performance.
• Implement security measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and protecting sensitive data.
• Work closely with various teams, including development, operations, and security, to align infrastructure with business needs and technical requirements.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and evaluate them to improve system performance and efficiency.
• Skilled at identifying and resolving issues, ensuring high availability and performance of the infrastructure.
• Serve as subject matter experts, guide teams on infrastructure design principles, and mentor junior staff.
• In essence, role in ensuring that an organization's technology infrastructure is robust, secure, and aligned with its business needs.

Educational Qualification

BE/ BTech in (Computer Science/ Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology/ Software Engineering/ Electronics & Communications Engineering or equivalent degree in relevant discipline) or MCA or MTech/ MSc in (Computer Science/ Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology/ Electronic & Communications Engineering) from recognized University/ Institute.

Desirable:

MBA as an additional qualification is preferred