Job Description
<p><p><b>Description :</b><br/><br/></p><p>- Key Skills : Hybrid Cloud Architecture, AWS/Azure/GCP, Virtualization, Containers, Cloud Networking, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/Ansible), Governance<br/><br/>Experience : 1215 Years<br/><br/>Industry Type : IT Infrastructure / Cloud Services / Enterprise Solutions<br/><br/><b>Job Summary :</b><br/><br/>We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Solution Architect with 1215 years of experience in IT infrastructure and complex hybrid cloud ecosystems.
This is a critical Customer Facing role requiring deep technical proficiency in one or more areas Operating Systems, Storage Solutions, Cloud Networking, or Solutioning combined with a strategic understanding of integrating on-premises systems with major public clouds (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
The Architect will be responsible for end-to-end architecture, governance, and deployment of secure, scalable, and cost-effective hybrid/Mixed/AI workloads.<br/><br/><b>Job Description :</b><br/><br/><b>Hybrid Architecture Design and Modernization :</b><br/><br/>- Design and implement robust hybrid cloud architectures that seamlessly integrate existing on-premises systems with public/Off-Prem cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and industry solutions.<br/><br/>- Lead the modernization of legacy infrastructure by designing solutions utilizing advanced virtualization techniques (VMware/Hyper-V), containers (Kubernetes), and extensive automation and AI tools.<br/><br/>- Provide expert technical leadership in the planning, design, and execution of large-scale cloud migration strategies.<br/><br/>- Conduct comprehensive Cost modelling and create meticulous High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation for all hybrid solutions.<br/><br/>- Develop Industry Vertical Solution Blueprints and corresponding detailed Bill of Materials (BOM) for repeatable enterprise deployments.<br/><br/><b>Security, Governance, and Automation :</b><br/><br/>- Ensure strict compliance, security, governance, and data sovereignty across complex hybrid environments, referencing frameworks like ISO 27001, GDPR, and ITIL.<br/><br/>- Champion and implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), automation, and DevOps practices for infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.<br/><br/>- Demonstrate strong proficiency in scripting and automation tools, specifically Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, and Bash.<br/><br/>- Integrate infrastructure automation with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps to maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure changes.<br/><br/><b>Domain Expertise (Minimum One Area) :</b><br/><br/>- Operating Systems & Virtualization: Expertise in Windows Server, Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu), virtualization technologies (VMware/Hyper-V), and container orchestration (Kubernetes).<br/><br/>- Storage Solutions: Proficiency in logical SAN/NAS configurations, Enterprise NAS environments, Parallel File System implementation, designing robust backup/Archival/ disaster recovery solutions, Object Stores, and Computational Storage strategies.<br/><br/>- Network & Security: Deep knowledge of Firewall, Web Application Firewall, SD-WAN, and advanced cloud networking services, including logical switch and router configuration.<br/><br/><b>Collaboration and Documentation :</b><br/><br/>- Work closely with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to drive end-to-end architecture and deployment.<br/><br/>- Collaborate effectively with business stakeholders to align architecture with business goals and technical constraints.<br/><br/>- Create and maintain essential architecture documentation, technical standards, reusable templates, and operational runbooks.<br/><br/><b>Required Skills & Expertise :</b><br/><br/>- Experience: Mandatory 1215 years in IT infrastructure/hybrid cloud roles.<br/><br/>- Domain: Strong hands-on experience and deep technical proficiency in at least one domain: Operating Systems, Storage Solutions, Network & Security, or Solutioning.<br/><br/>- Cloud Platforms: Strategic understanding of major public cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).<br/><br/>- Automation: Proficiency in scripting and automation (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Bash).<br/><br/>- Containers: Experience with virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).<br/><br/>- Governance: Understanding of compliance and security frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR, ITIL).<br/><br/><b>Preferred Certifications :</b><br/><br/>- Cloud/Hybrid Cloud: Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800/801), AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.<br/><br/>- Domain-Specific: VMware VCAP Data Center Virtualization, NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA), AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, Cisco CCNP/CCIE Enterprise.<br/><br/>- Supporting: TOGAF 9/10, HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate, ITIL v4 Foundation.<br/></p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)