Data Architect

it is the engine that drives functional excellence and the enabler of innovation and long-term growth. Learn more about ET&P Your work profile Experience Required : 8+ years (with strong expertise in Oracle Service Bus, SOA, and related Oracle Middleware technologies) Role Overview We are looking for a seasoned On-Premise Data Center Architect with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade data center environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in VMware, hypervisors, compute, storage, networking, and security while leading modernization, consolidation, and optimization initiatives for large-scale on-premise data centers. Responsibilities : Architecture & Design Define and design on-premise data center architecture covering compute, storage, networking, virtualization, and security. Develop high-availability, scalability, and disaster recovery strategies. Create reference architectures, standards, and roadmaps for enterprise data centers. Technology & Virtualization Lead design and deployment of VMware-based virtualization platforms (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, NSX). Architect solutions leveraging hypervisors (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, Xen). Evaluate and implement hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) and software-defined data center (SDDC) solutions. Operations & Optimization Ensure data center performance, security, compliance, and cost optimization. Drive capacity planning, performance tuning, and automation. Oversee infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and technology refresh cycles. Collaboration & Leadership Work closely with network, security, and cloud teams to integrate hybrid models. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams. Partner with business leaders to align infrastructure strategy with organizational goals. Requirements : 15+ years of experience in data center architecture, engineering, and operations. Expertise in : VMware virtualization stack (vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Horizon) Hypervisors (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, Xen) Enterprise storage systems (SAN, NAS, vSAN) Networking (LAN, WAN, SDN, firewalls, load balancers) Automation & orchestration (vRealize Suite, Ansible, Terraform, PowerCLI) Proven experience in on-premise data center consolidation, migration, and transformation. Strong background in data center security, compliance, and governance. Hands-on experience with business continuity, disaster recovery, and backup strategies. Excellent solution design, documentation, and stakeholder management skills. platforms. How you’ll grow Our exceptional team of professionals across the globe are solving some of the world’s most complex business problems, as well as directly supporting our communities, the planet, and each other. Know more in our Global Impact Report and our India Impact Report. Empower to lead You can be a leader irrespective of your career level. Our colleagues are characterised by their ability to inspire, support, and provide opportunities for people to deliver their best and grow both as professionals and human beings. Know more about Deloitte and our One Young World partnership. Inclusion for all At Deloitte, people are valued and respected for who they are and are trusted to add value to their clients, teams and communities in a way that reflects their own unique capabilities. Know more about everyday steps that you can take to be more inclusive. At Deloitte, we believe in the unique skills, attitude and potential each and every one of us brings to the table to make an impact that matters. Drive your career At Deloitte, you are encouraged to take ownership of your career. We recognise there is no one size fits all career path, and global, cross-business mobility and up / re-skilling are all within the range of possibilities to shape a unique and fulfilling career. Know more about Life at Deloitte. Everyone’s welcome… entrust your happiness to us Our workspaces and initiatives are geared towards your 360-degree happiness. This includes specific needs you may have in terms of accessibility, flexibility, safety and security, and caregiving. Here’s a glimpse of things that are in store for you. Interview tips We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Deloitte to feel prepared, confident and comfortable. To help you with your interview, we suggest that you do your research, know some background about the organisation and the business area you’re applying to. Check out recruiting tips from Deloitte professionals.