Cloud Infrastructure Lead
Gandhipuram, Chennai
8 years
Azure Cloud PlatformAWS Cloud PlatformMicrosoft 365Hybrid Cloud ArchitectureCloud Strategy DevelopmentCloud MigrationInfrastructure as Code (IaC)DevOps PracticesWindows Server AdministrationActive Directory ManagementEntra IDSingle Sign-On (SSO)Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Cloud Governance and ComplianceCost Optimization (FinOps)Network InfrastructureIncident Management (L3)Vendor ManagementSecurity Frameworks and Risk ManagementCloud Certifications (Azure/AWS Architect)
Job Description:
We are seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Lead to define and drive enterprise-wide cloud strategy across hybrid environments. The role focuses on leading transformation initiatives, ensuring governance and security, and building scalable, high-performing infrastructure aligned with business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and execute cloud and infrastructure strategy across Azure, AWS, and Microsoft 365
- Lead architecture design and roadmap planning for hybrid (on-prem + cloud) environments
- Own cloud transformation and migration programs end-to-end
- Establish infrastructure standards, governance policies, and best practices
- Drive security, compliance, and risk management in collaboration with security teams
- Manage identity and access frameworks (Active Directory, Entra ID, SSO, MFA)
- Ensure system availability, performance optimization, and cost governance (FinOps)
- Lead vendor management and partner engagements
- Oversee incident management and escalation (L3 level governance)
- Drive automation, DevOps adoption, and infrastructure standardization
- Build, mentor, and scale infrastructure teams
- Act as a key interface between business and technology stakeholders
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 8–10 years of experience in IT infrastructure and cloud environments
- Proven experience in leading cloud strategy and transformation initiatives
- Strong expertise in enterprise infrastructure (Windows Server, Active Directory, networking)
- Deep understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud architectures
- Hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, and Microsoft 365
- Experience in governance, cost optimization, and large-scale cloud migrations
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills
Preferred:
- Experience in consulting, managed services, or large enterprise environments
- Exposure to security frameworks and compliance standards
- Cloud certifications (Azure/AWS – Architect level preferred)
