Job Title:  Senior Consultant | Cloud & Enterprise Architect | Pune | Technology Strategy & Transformation

Job Description: Senior Consultant - Infrastructure and Cloud Architect 

Location: Pune (Work from Office) 

TOGAF Certification: Mandatory 

Position Summary: 

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure and Cloud Architect to design and implement robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure solutions across on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise to drive cloud adoption, optimize infrastructure operations, and align IT infrastructure with enterprise goals. 

Work You'll Do: 

In this role, you will: 

• Design high-performance infrastructure solutions for on-premises and cloud environments. 
• Develop and implement strategies for data center optimization and cloud migration. 
• Architect cloud solutions using platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. 
• Define cloud adoption frameworks, governance, and best practices. 
• Implement infrastructure automation using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar. 
• Optimize infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency. 
• Ensure adherence to security best practices, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements. 
• Implement identity and access management (IAM) solutions. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure strategies with business goals. 
• Provide leadership and mentorship to infrastructure and operations teams. 
• Identify and mitigate risks related to infrastructure and cloud solutions. 

Skills Required: 

Essential: 

• Strong expertise in IT infrastructure and cloud architecture. 
• Proven experience designing and implementing solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. 
• Knowledge of IT service management frameworks like ITIL. 
• Proficiency in DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD and monitoring. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 
• Architect-level certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect). 

Desirable: 

• Advanced certifications in relevant cloud platforms. 
• Familiarity with compliance and security standards (e.g., ISO27001, PCI-DSS). 
• Accreditations in architectural qualifications like TOGAF, SABSA, or similar frameworks.