EY

GCC Infrastructure and Cloud Architect – Manager

EY

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Chennai • 🇮🇳 India

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

AirflowAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformVMware

About the role

  • Lead the architecture and design of data center, co-location and hybrid hosting solutions ensuring scalability, resilience, security, and compliance.
  • Conduct facility assessments and site audits covering power, cooling, rack layout, cabling, airflow and capacity optimisation.
  • Develop DC layouts, rack diagrams, structured cabling designs and ensure adherence to global facility standards and tiering guidelines (Tier I–IV).
  • Architect hybrid cloud integrations (AWS/Azure/GCP) with secure connectivity, identity alignment, and governance/compliance controls.
  • Design network and interconnect architectures including leaf–spine fabric, segmentation, bandwidth planning, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute and secure routing.
  • Drive data center consolidation and migration initiatives focused on efficiency, cost optimisation, compliance adherence, and risk reduction.
  • Embed regulatory and security controls into architecture, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 1/2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, NIST, GDPR, DPDPA and CERT-In mandates.
  • Architect DR/BCP and backup modernization approaches including cloud-based DRaaS, RPO/RTO alignment, and cyber-resilience frameworks.
  • Collaborate with IT, cloud, network, security, and compliance teams to ensure cohesive, audit-ready solution delivery.
  • Prepare and maintain HLDs, LLDs, compliance mappings, risk assessments and stakeholder documentation for governance and audits.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field; Master’s preferred.
  • 11–15 years of experience in data center architecture, hybrid hosting, or infrastructure modernization with proven project delivery.
  • In-depth knowledge of data center facility infrastructure : cooling, HVAC, structured cabling, fire suppression, power distribution, UPS, DG sets, racks, and BMS.
  • Strong understanding of active infrastructure : servers, virtualization (VMware/Nutanix), SAN/NAS storage, backup platforms, and network hardware.
  • Demonstrated experience applying and designing for compliance frameworks : ISO 27001, SOC, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, NIST, GDPR, CERT-In, DPDPA and cloud shared-responsibility models.
  • Hands-on experience architecting hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) including connectivity, security, governance, and DR integration.
  • Relevant certifications such as CDCP, CDCS, CDCE, CCNA/CCNP, VCP-DCV, AWS/Azure Solution Architect, ITIL, TOGAF are highly desirable.
  • Strong project management skills, especially in compliance-driven, multi-disciplinary infrastructure programs.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and architectural decision-making skills.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capability to work effectively with technical, compliance, and business stakeholders.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Professional development budget
  • Home office setup allowance
  • Global team events

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
data center architecturehybrid hostinginfrastructure modernizationstructured cabling designnetwork architecturecloud integrationsdisaster recoverybackup modernizationcompliance frameworksproject delivery
Soft skills
project managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingarchitectural decision-makingcommunication skillsinterpersonal skills
Certifications
CDCPCDCSCDCECCNACCNPVCP-DCVAWS Solution ArchitectAzure Solution ArchitectITILTOGAF