Cloud Solutions Architect
First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned Cloud Solutions Architect to join our leadership team in Bangalore, acting as the primary technical authority for our enterprise-wide cloud transformation initiatives. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex business requirements and scalable cloud infrastructure, overseeing the end-to-end design and deployment of robust solutions.
You will collaborate closely with executive stakeholders, engineering leads, and cross-functional product teams to drive digital modernization, ensuring our platforms remain secure, high-performing, and cost-effective. Your work will directly influence our global business outcomes by optimizing cloud operations and delivering seamless, high-availability experiences for our internal and external users.
Key Responsibilities :
- Architect and oversee the migration of legacy systems to hybrid cloud environments to improve operational agility and reduce technical debt for the organization.
- Design and implement secure identity management frameworks using ADFS and Office 365 to ensure seamless access control and data integrity across the enterprise.
- Lead the automation of infrastructure provisioning by leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to accelerate deployment cycles and minimize human error.
- Manage complex IP networking and VPN configurations to maintain secure, low-latency connectivity between on-premises data centers and multi-cloud environments.
- Provide strategic technical oversight for Cloud Operations, establishing best practices for monitoring, incident response, and performance tuning to ensure 99.99% service availability.
- Mentor senior engineering teams and influence architectural decision-making to align technical roadmaps with long-term business growth objectives.
Required Skillset :
- Demonstrated expertise in designing large-scale, multi-cloud architectures on Azure and AWS, with a deep understanding of cloud-native design patterns and service integration.
- Proven ability to manage complex enterprise ecosystems involving SharePoint and Office 365, ensuring high-level security, compliance, and user adoption.
- Advanced proficiency in networking protocols, VPN tunnels, and ADFS configurations, coupled with the ability to troubleshoot intricate connectivity issues in a distributed environment.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies for non-technical leadership.
- Strong analytical mindset with a track record of leading high-impact infrastructure projects within a 15 - 20 year career span, demonstrating maturity and technical depth.
- Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment in Bangalore, balancing independent strategic planning with active, hands-on collaboration in a fast-paced, high-stakes setting.
- A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, complemented by relevant professional certifications in cloud architecture and security.
Skills
Cloud Architect, Solution Design, Solution Architect, AWS, Azure, IAC Terraform, Native Cloud, Office 365, VPN, IP Networking, ADFS