Infrastructure Architect

Infrastructure Architect

Project Role : Infrastructure Architect
Project Role Description : Lead the definition, design and documentation of technical environments. Deploy solution architectures, conduct analysis of alternative architectures, create architectural standards, define processes to ensure conformance with standards, institute solution-testing criteria, define a solutions cost of ownership, and promote a clear and consistent business vision through technical architectures.
Must have skills : Firewall Architecture
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
As an Infrastructure Architect, a typical day involves leading the design and documentation of complex technical environments that support organizational goals. This role requires deploying solution architectures and evaluating various architectural alternatives to identify the most effective approaches. The Infrastructure Architect establishes architectural standards and defines processes to ensure adherence to these standards across projects. Additionally, the role includes setting criteria for solution testing and assessing the total cost of ownership for proposed solutions. Throughout the day, the Infrastructure Architect works to align technical strategies with a clear and consistent business vision, fostering collaboration and innovation within the technical landscape.

Roles & Responsibilities:
- Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform.
- Responsible for team decisions.
- Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
- Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.
- Lead the development and enforcement of architectural standards to ensure consistency and quality across projects.
- Facilitate communication and coordination among diverse technical teams to drive project success.
- Mentor junior team members to support their professional growth and enhance team capabilities.

Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Firewall Architecture.
- Strong knowledge of network security principles and best practices related to firewall deployment and management.
- Experience in designing scalable and secure infrastructure solutions that align with organizational objectives.
- Ability to analyze and compare alternative technical architectures to recommend optimal solutions.
- Skilled in defining and implementing architectural standards and processes to maintain compliance and quality.
- Competence in evaluating solution cost of ownership and balancing technical requirements with budget considerations.

Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Firewall Architecture.
- This position is based at our Pune office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.