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Senior Manager-Infra / Cloud Architect

Senior Manager-Infra / Cloud Architect

ConfidentialMumbai, India
5 days ago
Job description

Hi,

We are having an opening for Senior Manager-Infra / Cloud Architect at our Mumbai location.

Job Summary :

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. The architect acts as the bridge between business needs and technical delivery, translating enterprise goals into scalable, secure, and cost-optimized solutions across geographies.

Areas Of Responsibility :

Key Responsibilities

Architecture Strategy & Blueprinting

  • Define and maintain the global infrastructure and cloud architecture blueprint.
  • Align designs with business continuity, scalability, cybersecurity, and performance goals.
  • Champion platform rationalization and simplification initiatives.

Solution Design & Project Enablement

  • Architect infrastructure solutions for large programs (e.g., DC transformation, AD consolidation, hybrid cloud migration).
  • Review and approve HLDs, LLDs, and BoM submitted by partners or internal teams.
  • Validate architecture compliance in global IT programs.
  • Technology Evaluation & Adoption

  • Evaluate emerging technologies such as Zero Trust, SD-WAN, SASE, Edge Computing, and Infra-as-Code.
  • Define proof-of-concept initiatives and guide technology onboarding.
  • Architecture Governance & Standards

  • Own and enforce architecture principles, standards, and reference models.
  • Conduct architecture reviews and design approval boards.
  • Ensure compliance with InfoSec, GxP, and SOX frameworks.
  • Collaboration & Knowledge Enablement

  • Partner with delivery, cybersecurity, and service teams to translate designs into build / run.
  • Coach engineering teams and upskill delivery units on architectural best practices.
  • Specialized Knowledge Requirements

  • 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
  • Familiarity with automation and orchestration (Terraform, Ansible, CI / CD)
  • Understanding of ITIL, TOGAF, and regulatory requirements in pharma / life sciences
  • Internal Stakeholders and Nature of Interaction

  • 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
  • External Stakeholders and Nature of Interaction

  • OEMs / Technology Partners : Technology roadmap alignment, reference design validation, POC planning
  • System Integrators / Consultants : Review of partner-delivered HLD / LLDs, infra BoMs, and implementation playbooks
  • Cloud Providers : Architecture sessions, security compliance mapping, usage optimization
  • External Interaction %

  • 30% of the role involves interaction with vendors, cloud partners, and consulting architects
  • Nature of Communication

  • Technical design documents, review notes, and architecture diagrams
  • Strategic recommendations to CIO office and transformation leadership
  • Review meetings, technical workshops, and vendor roadmap discussions
  • Role Played in Negotiations

  • Key contributor during technology vendor evaluations, TCO / ROI assessments
  • Leads design-centric discussions in OEM / MSP contract finalizations
  • Influences technology lock-ins and long-term infra strategy partnerships
  • Key Decision-Making Expected

  • Selection of infra / cloud technologies and tools for global rollout
  • Finalization of infra architecture standards, designs, and integration approaches
  • Review and approval of vendor-delivered infrastructure designs
  • Build vs. buy vs. hybrid infrastructure decisions
  • Key Challenges for the Role

  • 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
  • Driving architectural discipline across distributed delivery ecosystems
  • Extent and Nature of Innovation Required

  • High : Required to lead innovation in hybrid cloud, infra-automation, and cost-efficient architecture
  • Design of modular, scalable, and reusable infra blueprints
  • Champion infrastructure observability, Zero Trust, and software-defined everything (SDx)
  • Job Requirements

    Educational Qualification :

  • Bachelor's or Masters in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Certifications :

  • Cloud Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Architect)
  • TOGAF, ITIL Foundation preferred
  • Network / Security certifications (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet) beneficial
  • 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
  • Skills :

  • Architecture modelling and documentation (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, ArchiMate)
  • Infra stack knowledge across OS, Virtualization, Network, Storage, and Cloud
  • Vendor engagement and technical negotiation
  • Cross-cultural communication and stakeholder influence
  • Travel Requirement :

  • Up to 25-30% (based on project workshops, vendor reviews, and strategic summits)
  • Educational Qualification : Bachelor's or Masters in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Specific Certification :
  • Cloud Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Architect)
  • TOGAF, ITIL Foundation preferred
  • Network / Security certifications (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet) beneficial

    Skills :

  • Architecture modeling and documentation (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, ArchiMate)
  • Infra stack knowledge across OS, Virtualization, Network, Storage, and Cloud
  • Vendor engagement and technical negotiation
  • Cross-cultural communication and stakeholder influence

    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
  • Skills Required

    Fortinet, archimate , Visio, Itil, Palo Alto, Gcp, Terraform, Ansible, Togaf, Cisco, Azure, Aws

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