Sovereign Cloud Architect

Looking for a Sovereign Cloud Architect with deep expertise in Data Privacy and Data Sovereignty within the Indian and / or Asian Landscape

Skill : Sovereign Cloud Architect

Location : Bangalore

Level : Senior Manager

Role Overview :

We are seeking a Senior Manager with deep expertise in Indian data center ecosystems, data sovereignty laws, and technology infrastructure planning. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in engaging potential clients, understanding their business needs, and crafting compliant, scalable data center solutions that meet India's regulatory and operational complexities. You will lead client conversations around data residency strategy, provide actionable recommendations, and work with cross-functional teams to develop end-to-end architectural blueprints.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead engagements with enterprises, cloud providers, hyper scalers, and technology companies considering data centers in India to ensure compliance with data residency and sovereignty regulations (e.g., IT Act, PDP Bill implications, RBI guidelines, sector-specific mandates).

Conduct comprehensive assessments of client data residency requirements, current infrastructure, and compliance gaps.

Advise on selection of data center locations, connectivity options, and technology stacks that align with regulatory compliance and performance objectives.

Develop detailed solution blueprints and roadmaps that incorporate physical infrastructure, network design, security, and data governance frameworks.

Stay updated on evolving regulations impacting data localization and cross-border data flows in India.

Collaborate with legal, infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity experts to deliver holistic, actionable client solutions.

Facilitate workshops, client briefings, and internal training sessions on data residency compliance and data center strategy.

Support business development efforts by preparing proposals, presentations, and market insights.

Identify opportunities, partake in Industry conclaves, author Whitepapers and help with similar activities to increase market visibility.

Qualifications & Experience :

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Minimum 12+ years of experience in IT infrastructure consulting with a focus on data centers and regulatory compliance.

Demonstrated expertise in Indian data residency laws, government regulations, and sector-specific data localization mandates.

Strong understanding of data center technologies, architecture, cloud interoperability, connectivity and security frameworks.

Experience engaging C-level executives and technical leaders in advisory roles.

Proven track record of managing end-to-end client engagements and delivering actionable infrastructure solutions.

Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Familiarity with emerging trends in data privacy, sovereign clouds, edge computing, and India's digital infrastructure initiatives (e.g., India Stack, National Digital Health Mission) is a plus.

Involved in leading an India based Datacenter build of at least 1 MW or been part of a project of India based Datacenter build of 2 MW and above

Related certifications on Cloud, Datacenter, Sustainability and / or Governance will be an added advantage.