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Designation

Hybrid Cloud Architect - Manager

Job Description

The role of Hybrid Cloud Architect is a manager level role and involves the following roles and responsibilities:

• Design and implement hybrid cloud architecture integrating on-prem Data Centre and public cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) environments
• Define and execute infrastructure migration strategies including DC to Cloud and Cloud to Cloud transformation (rehost, replatform, refactor etc)
• Lead cloud advisory engagements, defining cloud adoption roadmap, landing zone architecture, governance and operating model
• Provide infrastructure assessment, transformation roadmap and modernization strategy across computing, storage, network and backup environments
• Drive client workshops and discussions to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable hybrid cloud solutions
• Act as a pre-sales architect, supporting RFP/RFI responses, solutioning, effort estimation and client presentations
• Ensure architecture governance, performance optimization, security and compliance across hybrid cloud environments
• Design disaster recovery and business continuity solutions aligned with enterprise objectives
• Work closely with delivery teams to ensure solution alignment and successful execution of cloud transformation projects
• Provide guidance on cloud cost optimization (FinOps), automation, and infrastructure as code practices
• Stay updated with evolving cloud technologies and contribute to thought leadership and best practices development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including platform, security and application teams
• Identify opportunities for infrastructure optimization and process improvements
  
  

Desired Profile

• 10+ years of total experience in IT infrastructure with strong focus on hybrid cloud architecture and transformation
• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, migration, and consulting engagements
• Strong experience in Data Centre infrastructure (compute, storage, backup, virtualization)
• Hands-on experience with at least one public cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proven experience in DC to Cloud and Cloud to Cloud migration programs
• Exposure to pre-sales, solutioning, and RFP responses
• Strong understanding of cloud governance, security, and compliance frameworks
• Experience with landing zone design, multi-cloud strategy, and hybrid connectivity
• Working knowledge of automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, ARM, CloudFormation)
• Strong client engagement, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead technical discussions with enterprise and CXO-level stakeholders
  
  

Experience

• 10 to 14 years
  
  

Education

• B.Tech. / BS in Computer Science
  
  

Technical Skills & Certifications

Relevant Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect / Azure Solutions Architect / GCP Professional Cloud Architect (any one preferred)
• Certifications in cloud security, networking or DevOps (good to have)
• Knowledge of Kubernetes / OpenShift / container platforms (good to have)
  
  

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