ARKA is seeking a seasoned Infrastructure Architect / Consultant to lead the design, transformation, and optimization of enterprise IT infrastructure. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments, combined with a strong consulting mindset to align technology solutions with business objectives
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design
- Design scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure solutions across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments
- Develop architecture blueprints, reference models, and solution designs aligned with enterprise standards
Assessment & Advisory
- Evaluate existing infrastructure landscapes and identify gaps, risks, and optimization opportunities
- Provide strategic recommendations for modernization, cost optimization, and performance improvements
Transformation Leadership
- Lead infrastructure transformation initiatives including cloud migrations, data center consolidation, and hybrid cloud adoption
- Drive end-to-end delivery from assessment through implementation
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with application, DevOps, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment
- Align infrastructure strategies with business and application requirements
Governance & Standards
- Define and enforce infrastructure standards, best practices, and governance frameworks
- Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture and compliance policies
Consulting & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders for technology decisions
- Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Security & Compliance
- Ensure infrastructure aligns with security, regulatory, and organizational compliance requirements
- Incorporate security-by-design principles into all solutions
Automation & DevOps Enablement
- Drive automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM/Bicep, or CloudFormation
- Promote DevOps practices for infrastructure provisioning and management
Operations & Troubleshooting
- Resolve complex infrastructure issues and perform root cause analysis
- Ensure high availability and performance of critical systems
Leadership & Mentorship
- Mentor junior engineers and guide delivery teams
- Provide technical leadership across projects and engagements
Qualifications & Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience with Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Proven expertise in Hybrid Infrastructure Architecture
- Deep understanding of Networking: VPC, VPN, Load Balancers, DNS, Firewalls
- Experience with Virtualization & Containers: VMware, Docker, Kubernetes
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
- Strong knowledge of Security & Compliance frameworks
- Experience with Monitoring & Logging tools: CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Prometheus, etc.
- Scripting expertise in PowerShell, Bash, or Python
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in large-scale enterprise transformation programs
- Certifications in AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Exposure to FinOps and cost optimization strategies
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps toolchains
At Arka Innovate, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.