Cloud Infrastructure Lead
Gandhipuram, Chennai
8 years
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)
Azure Cloud PlatformAWS Cloud PlatformMicrosoft 365Hybrid Cloud Architecture+16
