Infra Solution Architect Remote Role Duration: 21 W, 3 DKey ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & Solution DesignLead the architecture, design, and governance of enterprise infrastructure solutionsDesign on-prem, cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), and hybrid architecturesDefine reference architectures, standards, and best practicesOwn high-level design (HLD) and low-level design (LLD) documentsEnsure solutions meet scalability, resilience, security, and compliance requirementsConsulting & Client EngagementAct as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and customersLead technical workshops, discovery sessions, and architecture reviewsTranslate business requirements into technical solutionsSupport RFP/RFI responses, proposals, and solution estimationsInfrastructure & PlatformsDeep expertise in: Compute, Storage, and Network (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, Load Balancers, Firewalls)Cloud infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, Hybrid connectivity)Virtualization & Container platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Kubernetes)Backup, DR, and High Availability architecturesDesign and govern migration and modernization strategiesSecurity & ComplianceEmbed security-by-design principles in infrastructure solutionsAlign architectures with NIST, CIS, ISO, SOC2, HIPAA (as applicable)Work closely with security teams on IAM, network security, and data protectionAutomation & OperationsDrive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) adoption (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)Promote automation, standardization, and self-service modelsDefine operational models, SLAs, and support frameworksCollaborate on ITSM, monitoring, and observability strategiesLeadership & GovernanceProvide technical leadership and mentorship to architects and engineersReview and approve architecture designs across projectsParticipate in technology roadmap planning and innovation initiativesEnsure alignment with enterprise architecture and business goalsRequired Skills & ExpertiseTechnical SkillsStrong experience in Infrastructure ArchitectureCloud platforms: AWS / Azure / GCP (multi-cloud preferred)Networking: VPC/VNet, VPN, ExpressRoute/Direct Connect, Firewalls, Load BalancersOS: Linux & WindowsVirtualization & Containers: VMware, KubernetesAutomation/IaC: Terraform, Ansible, ARM, CloudFormationMonitoring & ITSM tools (ServiceNow, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)Consulting & Soft SkillsExcellent stakeholder management and communicationStrong presentation and documentation skillsAbility to influence senior leadership and C-level stakeholdersProven experience in large enterprise transformation programsPreferred QualificationsCloud Certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP – Architect level)TOGAF or equivalent architecture framework knowledgeITIL certificationExperience in managed services or global delivery models