Infra/Cloud Architect
- Sun Pharma
- 12 - 17 years
- Mumbai
- 4 months ago
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Job Description
- Architecture Strategy & Blueprinting
- Define and maintain the global infrastructure and cloud architecture blueprint.
- Align designs with business continuity, scalability, cybersecurity, and performance goals.
- Champion platform rationalization and simplification initiatives.
- Solution Design & Project Enablement
- Architect infrastructure solutions for large programs (e. g. , DC transformation, AD consolidation, hybrid cloud migration).
- Review and approve HLDs, LLDs, and BoM submitted by partners or internal teams.
- Validate architecture compliance in global IT programs.
- Technology Evaluation & Adoption
- Evaluate emerging technologies such as Zero Trust, SD-WAN, SASE, Edge Computing, and Infra-as-Code.
- Define proof-of-concept initiatives and guide technology onboarding.
- Architecture Governance & Standards
- Own and enforce architecture principles, standards, and reference models.
- Conduct architecture reviews and design approval boards.
- Ensure compliance with InfoSec, GxP, and SOX frameworks.
- Collaboration & Knowledge Enablement
- Partner with delivery, cybersecurity, and service teams to translate designs into build/run.
- Coach engineering teams and upskill delivery units on architectural best practices.
Specialized Knowledge Requirements
- Deep expertise in enterprise architecture across compute, storage, network, identity, and cloud
- Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid models
- Strong grasp of cybersecurity principles and compliance mapping to infrastructure design
- Familiarity with automation and orchestration (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD)
- Understanding of ITIL, TOGAF, and regulatory requirements in pharma/life sciences
Internal Stakeholders and Nature of Interaction
- CIO / Head of Infrastructure: Strategy alignment, architecture reviews, funding justification
- Infra Ops, Cybersecurity, Cloud & Service Delivery Leads: Design handovers, implementation validations, issue resolution
- Project Managers & PMO: Milestone alignment, design dependencies, delivery feasibility
- IT Business Partners: Requirement shaping, infrastructure impact assessment, business case support
External Stakeholders and Nature of Interaction
- OEMs / Technology Partners: Technology roadmap alignment, reference design validation, POC planning
- System Integrators / Consultants: Review of partner-delivered HLD/LLDs, infra BoMs, and implementation playbooks
- Cloud Providers: Architecture sessions, security compliance mapping, usage optimization
External Interaction %
- ~30% of the role involves interaction with vendors, cloud partners, and consulting architects
Nature of Communication
- Technical design documents, review notes, and architecture diagrams
- Strategic recommendations to CIO office and transformation leadership
- Review meetings, technical workshops, and vendor roadmap discussions
Role Played in Negotiations
- Key contributor during technology vendor evaluations, TCO/ROI assessments
- Leads design-centric discussions in OEM/MSP contract finalizations
- Influences technology lock-ins and long-term infra strategy partnerships
Key Decision-Making Expected
- Selection of infra/cloud technologies and tools for global rollout
- Finalization of infra architecture standards, designs, and integration approaches
- Review and approval of vendor-delivered infrastructure designs
- Build vs. buy vs. hybrid infrastructure decisions
Job Classification
Industry: Pharmaceutical & Life SciencesFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QARole Category: Software DevelopmentRole: Solution ArchitectEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: sun pharma industriesLocation(s): Mumbai+ View Contact
Keyskills: Architecture Enterprise architecture TOGAF Pharma Consulting Cloud Infrastructure MSP Visio Virtualization
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