Senior Manager-Infra / Cloud Architect

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