Solution Architect - L3

We are looking for an experienced L3 Solution Architect to lead and drive enterprise infrastructure architecture, cloud transformation initiatives, and IT infrastructure governance for a large-scale banking environment. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in cloud platforms, infrastructure design, security, compliance, and team leadership while ensuring highly available, scalable, and secure technology solutions.

The core responsibilities for the job include the following:

Infrastructure Architecture and Strategy:

• Design and implement enterprise-grade IT infrastructure solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Develop long-term infrastructure roadmaps covering cloud adoption, virtualization, disaster recovery, and modernization initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions.

Cloud and Hybrid Infrastructure Management:

• Architect and manage solutions across cloud platforms, including AWS, OCI, and Azure.
• Lead cloud migration, optimization, and governance initiatives.
• Ensure cloud environments comply with security and regulatory requirements.

Enterprise Systems Administration:

• Provide architectural guidance for Active Directory, Microsoft Office 365 VMware and Nutanix virtualization platforms, Backup and Disaster Recovery solutions, Enterprise Storage and Server Infrastructure.

Security, Compliance, and Governance:

• Ensure adherence to banking and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Implement infrastructure security best practices, hardening standards, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive governance frameworks, audits, vulnerability management, and compliance reporting.

Automation and Operational Excellence:

• Identify opportunities for automation to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Standardize infrastructure deployment, monitoring, and management processes.
• Establish best practices for incident, change, and problem management.

Leadership and Stakeholder Management:

• Lead and mentor L1 and L2 infrastructure support teams.
• Collaborate with business leaders, technology teams, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership during critical incidents, audits, and infrastructure transformation projects.

Requirements:

• 12-15 years of experience in enterprise infrastructure and solution architecture.
• Strong experience in banking, financial services, or highly regulated industries.
• Proven track record of designing and managing large-scale infrastructure environments.
• Hands-on expertise across cloud, virtualization, backup, security, and governance domains.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing and guiding L1/L2 support teams.
• Ability to drive infrastructure modernization and digital transformation initiatives.

Technical Skills:

• Enterprise IT Infrastructure Architecture.
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, OCI, Azure, Active Directory and Identity Management, Microsoft Office 365 Administration, and VMware Virtualization.
• Nutanix Infrastructure, Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions, Infrastructure Monitoring and Management, Network and Security Architecture, Infrastructure Automation, High Availability, and Business Continuity Planning.
• Domain Expertise: Banking and Financial Services Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance, Information Security Governance, Risk Management, and Audit Compliance.
• Leadership Skills: Team Management and Mentoring, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management, Project and Program Coordination, and Strategic Planning and Decision-Making.

Skills

Banking, Cloud, Financial Services, Regulated, Solution Architect