A Cloud and Infrastructure Lead is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and securing an organization's cloud and on-premise IT infrastructure. They ensure high availability, scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness of infrastructure resources while leading a team of engineers or system administrators.
Preferred Experience :
- 7+ years in IT infrastructure roles, with at least 23 years in a leadership position
- Hands-on experience in cloud architecture, systems administration, and network management
- Experience managing large-scale cloud migration or infrastructure modernization projects
- Domain expertise in the industry (e.g., fintech, edtech / skilling, health-tech, e-commerce, government) is advantageous
Main responsibilities inter-alia include :
Infrastructure Strategy & Architecture : Design and implement scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure across cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premise environments; Develop and maintain infrastructure strategy, aligning with organizational goals and digital transformation plans.Cloud Management : Lead migration to cloud platforms and manage multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments; Optimize cloud usage (cost, performance, compliance) and manage cloud service providers.Team Leadership : Lead and mentor infrastructure and DevOps teams; Assign tasks, manage workloads, and ensure timely project delivery.System Operations & Monitoring : Oversee uptime, capacity, backups, and disaster recovery; Implement and manage monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus).Security & Compliance : Ensure systems follow organizational and regulatory security practices; Implement identity and access management, firewall rules, and compliance policies.Automation & DevOps : Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation; Support CI / CD pipelines and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).Required Skills :
Cloud Platforms : Expertise in AWS, Azure, or GCPInfrastructure Management : Linux / Windows Servers, storage, networking, DNS, firewallsTools & Frameworks : Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, GitMonitoring & Logging : ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana, SplunkSecurity : IAM, network security, encryption, VPNs, firewallsStrong knowledge of disaster recovery, business continuity, and ITIL practicesExcellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skillsEducational Qualification :
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or EngineeringCertifications such as AWS / Azure / GCP Architect, CCNA / CCNP, RHCE, or CISSP are highly valued(ref : hirist.tech)