Hybrid)

NTT DATA•Warren Township, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Infrastructure Lead is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing hybrid infrastructure solutions that span Microsoft Azure and on-premises environments. This role ensures high availability, scalability, and security of enterprise systems through best Architecture practices while leading a technical team and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. Day to Day job Duties Infrastructure Lead: Architecture & Design Lead the design and deployment of hybrid infrastructure solutions integrating Azure cloud and on-prem systems. Develop infrastructure governance, backup strategies, and disaster recovery plans. Operations & Management Oversee daily infrastructure operations, ensuring compliance with security and performance standards. Data Centers Management Manage Azure services (VMs, networking, storage, Active Directory) and on-prem resources. Manage Cloud engineering and DevOps practices Automation & Optimization Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, ARM templates, and PowerShell. Drive cost optimization and resource utilization across environments. Collaboration Work closely with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to optimize deployments. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to infrastructure engineers. Monitoring & Troubleshooting Use tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and on-prem monitoring solutions for proactive incident management. Compliance & Security Ensure adherence to regulatory and security requirements across cloud and on-prem platforms.

Requirements

Minimum 8+ years of Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Networking, Security stack).
Minimum 8+ years of Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy.
Minimum 8+ years of Hands-on experience with on-prem Dell EMC hosts, VMware, unity storage and barcode FC switches
Minimum 8+ years of Proficiency in automation scripting (PowerShell, Bash) and CI/CD pipelines.
Minimum 8+ years of Hands-on Experience of networking (firewalls, VPNs, load balancing, Vnet).
Minimum 8+ years of Experience with disaster recovery and backup solutions.
Minimum 8+ years with hybrid cloud integrations and migration strategies.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect or Azure Administrator.
Minimum 8+ years of Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or similar IaC tools.
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Strong stakeholder management and team leadership capabilities.
Bachelor’s in computer science or equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) is a plus.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and deployment of hybrid infrastructure solutions integrating Azure cloud and on-prem systems.
Develop infrastructure governance, backup strategies, and disaster recovery plans.
Oversee daily infrastructure operations, ensuring compliance with security and performance standards.
Manage Azure services (VMs, networking, storage, Active Directory) and on-prem resources.
Manage Cloud engineering and DevOps practices
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, ARM templates, and PowerShell.
Drive cost optimization and resource utilization across environments.
Work closely with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to optimize deployments.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to infrastructure engineers.
Use tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and on-prem monitoring solutions for proactive incident management.
Ensure adherence to regulatory and security requirements across cloud and on-prem platforms.