Infrastructure Architect

Infrastructure Architect

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

Additional Certifications

Nil

Total Experience

Minimum 12 years post basic qualification in IT field

Experience in relevant architecture field

Minimum 5 years preferably in Banking / Financial Sector

Specific Skills Required

• 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.