Job Summary :
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Cloud Solution Architect to design and implement complex hybrid cloud architectures. The ideal candidate will be a technical leader with a strong background in modernizing legacy infrastructure and ensuring security, governance, and compliance across diverse environments. This role requires hands-on expertise in at least one key domainServer, Storage, or Networkand a deep understanding of infrastructure-as-code and DevOps practices. You will be a crucial partner in aligning technical solutions with core business goals and constraints.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design and implement complex hybrid cloud architectures, seamlessly integrating on-premise systems with industry-specific cloud solutions.
- Lead the modernization of legacy infrastructure using technologies like virtualization, containers, and automation & AI.
- Provide technical leadership in the planning and execution of comprehensive cloud migration strategies.
- Ensure robust compliance, security, governance, and data sovereignty across all hybrid environments.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to align architecture with business goals and technical constraints.
- Champion infrastructure-as-code, automation, and DevOps practices for infrastructure provisioning and management.
- Create and maintain comprehensive architecture documentation, technical standards, and reusable solution templates.
Required Skills & Expertise :
Strong hands-on experience in at least one of the following domains :1. Server : Hardware, Windows Server, Linux (RHEL / Ubuntu), virtualization (VMware / Hyper-V), and Kubernetes.
2. Storage : Hardware SAN / NAS, Enterprise NAS, Parallel File Systems, backup / Archival / disaster recovery design, Object Stores, and Computational Storage.
3. Network : Switches, Router, Firewall, Web Application Firewall (WAF), SD-WAN, and cloud networking.
4. Solutioning : Expertise in Cost modeling, high-level design, Low Level Designing, and developing industry-specific blueprints and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Proficiency in scripting and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, and Bash.Familiarity with DevOps tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps.A solid understanding of compliance and security frameworks such as ISO 27001, GDPR, and ITIL.Preferred Skills Cloud Certifications :
Microsoft Certified : Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ 800 / 801)AWS Certified Solutions Architect ProfessionalGoogle Cloud Professional Cloud Certifications :VMware VCAP Data Center VirtualizationNetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA)AWS Advanced Networking SpecialtyCisco CCNP / CCIE Certifications :TOGAF 9 / 10HashiCorp Certified : Terraform AssociateITIL v4 Foundation(ref : hirist.tech)