Job Description: Hybrid Cloud Architect
Position
Hybrid Cloud Architect
Experience
10-15 Years (Minimum 5+ years in Cloud Architecture)
Location
Hybrid / Onsite
The architect will lead cloud transformation initiatives, establish cloud architecture standards, drive modernization programs, and provide technical leadership across global infrastructure environments.
Key Responsibilities
Hybrid Cloud Strategy & Architecture
- Design and implement Hybrid Cloud solutions integrating on-premises and cloud platforms.
- Define cloud adoption roadmaps and migration strategies.
- Develop cloud reference architectures, standards, and governance frameworks.
- Lead cloud transformation and modernization programs.
- Perform cloud readiness assessments and architectural reviews.
- Drive infrastructure optimization, scalability, and resiliency initiatives.
Cloud Platforms
Microsoft Azure
- Azure Landing Zone (ALZ) design and implementation.
- Azure Virtual Machines, Storage, Networking.
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
- Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
- Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.
- Azure Governance and Cost Management.
AWS
- AWS Landing Zone and multi-account strategy.
- EC2, S3, EBS, RDS.
- VPC, Transit Gateway, Route53.
- EKS and ECS.
- IAM and Security Services.
- CloudWatch and AWS Backup.
Infrastructure & Virtualization
- VMware vSphere Administration.
- VMware ESXi and vCenter.
- Hybrid cloud integration using VMware Cloud solutions.
- Storage and compute optimization.
- High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architecture.
- Datacenter modernization initiatives.
Containerization & Orchestration
Mandatory
- Kubernetes Administration and Architecture.
- AKS and EKS deployments.
- Container lifecycle management.
- Helm Charts.
- Docker and Container Platforms.
- Service Mesh concepts.
- Kubernetes Security best practices.
Preferred
- OpenShift
- Rancher
- Tanzu Kubernetes Grid
Cloud Networking
- DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP.
- Azure Networking.
- AWS Networking.
- VPN Connectivity.
- ExpressRoute.
- Direct Connect.
- Load Balancers and Application Gateways.
- NSG, Security Groups, WAF.
- Network Segmentation and Zero Trust Architecture.
Identity & Security
Microsoft Entra ID
- Hybrid Identity Architecture.
- Azure AD Connect.
- Conditional Access.
- Single Sign-On (SSO).
- MFA Implementation.
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
Security
- Zero Trust Framework.
- Cloud Security Architecture.
- Defender for Cloud.
- Microsoft Sentinel.
- IAM, PAM, and RBAC.
- Security Compliance and Governance.
- Vulnerability and Risk Management.
Automation & Infrastructure as Code
Mandatory Skills
- Terraform
- Ansible
- PowerShell
- Python
- GitHub
- GitHub Actions
CI/CD
- Azure DevOps
- Jenkins
- GitLab CI/CD
- Infrastructure Automation
- Cloud Provisioning Automation
Monitoring & Observability
- Azure Monitor
- AWS CloudWatch
- Grafana
- Prometheus
- Splunk
- Dynatrace
- AppDynamics
- ELK Stack
Cloud Governance & FinOps
- Cloud Cost Optimization
- FinOps Best Practices
- Chargeback / Showback Models
- Resource Tagging Standards
- Cloud Policy Management
- Compliance Management
- Capacity Planning
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- Cloud DR Design
- Azure Site Recovery
- AWS Disaster Recovery
- Backup and Recovery Strategies
- Business Continuity Planning
- Multi-Region Architecture
Required Technical Skills
Must Have
- Azure Architecture
- AWS Architecture
- Hybrid Cloud Design
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- VMware vSphere / ESXi
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Azure DevOps
- Cloud Security
- Networking
- Disaster Recovery
Good to Have
- Azure Landing Zone
- AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA)
- OpenShift
- VMware Cloud Foundation
- Azure Virtual Desktop
- FinOps
- Service Mesh
- SRE Practices
Certifications Preferred
Microsoft
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
- Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
AWS
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
- AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
VMware
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
Kubernetes
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Additional
- TOGAF
- ITIL Foundation
- FinOps Certified Practitioner
Soft Skills
- Executive stakeholder management.
- Architecture governance leadership.
- Client-facing consulting experience.
- Technical proposal and solution design expertise.
- Strong presentation and documentation skills.
- Cross-functional leadership and mentoring.
- Experience supporting global enterprise clients.
Key Deliverables
- Cloud Strategy & Roadmap
- Hybrid Cloud Architecture Designs
- Migration Plans & Execution
- Security Architecture Reviews
- Cloud Governance Frameworks
- FinOps Optimization Reports
- Disaster Recovery Architecture
- Executive Architecture Presentations
Responsibilities
Job Description: Hybrid Cloud Architect
Position
Hybrid Cloud Architect
Experience
10-15 Years (Minimum 5+ years in Cloud Architecture)
Location
Hybrid / Onsite
The architect will lead cloud transformation initiatives, establish cloud architecture standards, drive modernization programs, and provide technical leadership across global infrastructure environments.
Key Responsibilities
Hybrid Cloud Strategy & Architecture
- Design and implement Hybrid Cloud solutions integrating on-premises and cloud platforms.
- Define cloud adoption roadmaps and migration strategies.
- Develop cloud reference architectures, standards, and governance frameworks.
- Lead cloud transformation and modernization programs.
- Perform cloud readiness assessments and architectural reviews.
- Drive infrastructure optimization, scalability, and resiliency initiatives.
Cloud Platforms
Microsoft Azure
- Azure Landing Zone (ALZ) design and implementation.
- Azure Virtual Machines, Storage, Networking.
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
- Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
- Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.
- Azure Governance and Cost Management.
AWS
- AWS Landing Zone and multi-account strategy.
- EC2, S3, EBS, RDS.
- VPC, Transit Gateway, Route53.
- EKS and ECS.
- IAM and Security Services.
- CloudWatch and AWS Backup.
Infrastructure & Virtualization
- VMware vSphere Administration.
- VMware ESXi and vCenter.
- Hybrid cloud integration using VMware Cloud solutions.
- Storage and compute optimization.
- High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architecture.
- Datacenter modernization initiatives.
Containerization & Orchestration
Mandatory
- Kubernetes Administration and Architecture.
- AKS and EKS deployments.
- Container lifecycle management.
- Helm Charts.
- Docker and Container Platforms.
- Service Mesh concepts.
- Kubernetes Security best practices.
Preferred
- OpenShift
- Rancher
- Tanzu Kubernetes Grid
Cloud Networking
- DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP.
- Azure Networking.
- AWS Networking.
- VPN Connectivity.
- ExpressRoute.
- Direct Connect.
- Load Balancers and Application Gateways.
- NSG, Security Groups, WAF.
- Network Segmentation and Zero Trust Architecture.
Identity & Security
Microsoft Entra ID
- Hybrid Identity Architecture.
- Azure AD Connect.
- Conditional Access.
- Single Sign-On (SSO).
- MFA Implementation.
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
Security
- Zero Trust Framework.
- Cloud Security Architecture.
- Defender for Cloud.
- Microsoft Sentinel.
- IAM, PAM, and RBAC.
- Security Compliance and Governance.
- Vulnerability and Risk Management.
Automation & Infrastructure as Code
Mandatory Skills
- Terraform
- Ansible
- PowerShell
- Python
- GitHub
- GitHub Actions
CI/CD
- Azure DevOps
- Jenkins
- GitLab CI/CD
- Infrastructure Automation
- Cloud Provisioning Automation
Monitoring & Observability
- Azure Monitor
- AWS CloudWatch
- Grafana
- Prometheus
- Splunk
- Dynatrace
- AppDynamics
- ELK Stack
Cloud Governance & FinOps
- Cloud Cost Optimization
- FinOps Best Practices
- Chargeback / Showback Models
- Resource Tagging Standards
- Cloud Policy Management
- Compliance Management
- Capacity Planning
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- Cloud DR Design
- Azure Site Recovery
- AWS Disaster Recovery
- Backup and Recovery Strategies
- Business Continuity Planning
- Multi-Region Architecture
Required Technical Skills
Must Have
- Azure Architecture
- AWS Architecture
- Hybrid Cloud Design
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- VMware vSphere / ESXi
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Azure DevOps
- Cloud Security
- Networking
- Disaster Recovery
Good to Have
- Azure Landing Zone
- AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA)
- OpenShift
- VMware Cloud Foundation
- Azure Virtual Desktop
- FinOps
- Service Mesh
- SRE Practices
Certifications Preferred
Microsoft
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
- Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
AWS
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
- AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
VMware
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
Kubernetes
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Additional
- TOGAF
- ITIL Foundation
- FinOps Certified Practitioner
Soft Skills
- Executive stakeholder management.
- Architecture governance leadership.
- Client-facing consulting experience.
- Technical proposal and solution design expertise.
- Strong presentation and documentation skills.
- Cross-functional leadership and mentoring.
- Experience supporting global enterprise clients.
Key Deliverables
- Cloud Strategy & Roadmap
- Hybrid Cloud Architecture Designs
- Migration Plans & Execution
- Security Architecture Reviews
- Cloud Governance Frameworks
- FinOps Optimization Reports
- Disaster Recovery Architecture
- Executive Architecture Presentations
Qualifications
Job Description: Hybrid Cloud Architect
Position
Hybrid Cloud Architect
Experience
10-15 Years (Minimum 5+ years in Cloud Architecture)
Location
Hybrid / Onsite
The architect will lead cloud transformation initiatives, establish cloud architecture standards, drive modernization programs, and provide technical leadership across global infrastructure environments.
Key Responsibilities
Hybrid Cloud Strategy & Architecture
- Design and implement Hybrid Cloud solutions integrating on-premises and cloud platforms.
- Define cloud adoption roadmaps and migration strategies.
- Develop cloud reference architectures, standards, and governance frameworks.
- Lead cloud transformation and modernization programs.
- Perform cloud readiness assessments and architectural reviews.
- Drive infrastructure optimization, scalability, and resiliency initiatives.
Cloud Platforms
Microsoft Azure
- Azure Landing Zone (ALZ) design and implementation.
- Azure Virtual Machines, Storage, Networking.
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
- Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
- Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.
- Azure Governance and Cost Management.
AWS
- AWS Landing Zone and multi-account strategy.
- EC2, S3, EBS, RDS.
- VPC, Transit Gateway, Route53.
- EKS and ECS.
- IAM and Security Services.
- CloudWatch and AWS Backup.
Infrastructure & Virtualization
- VMware vSphere Administration.
- VMware ESXi and vCenter.
- Hybrid cloud integration using VMware Cloud solutions.
- Storage and compute optimization.
- High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architecture.
- Datacenter modernization initiatives.
Containerization & Orchestration
Mandatory
- Kubernetes Administration and Architecture.
- AKS and EKS deployments.
- Container lifecycle management.
- Helm Charts.
- Docker and Container Platforms.
- Service Mesh concepts.
- Kubernetes Security best practices.
Preferred
- OpenShift
- Rancher
- Tanzu Kubernetes Grid
Cloud Networking
- DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP.
- Azure Networking.
- AWS Networking.
- VPN Connectivity.
- ExpressRoute.
- Direct Connect.
- Load Balancers and Application Gateways.
- NSG, Security Groups, WAF.
- Network Segmentation and Zero Trust Architecture.
Identity & Security
Microsoft Entra ID
- Hybrid Identity Architecture.
- Azure AD Connect.
- Conditional Access.
- Single Sign-On (SSO).
- MFA Implementation.
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
Security
- Zero Trust Framework.
- Cloud Security Architecture.
- Defender for Cloud.
- Microsoft Sentinel.
- IAM, PAM, and RBAC.
- Security Compliance and Governance.
- Vulnerability and Risk Management.
Automation & Infrastructure as Code
Mandatory Skills
- Terraform
- Ansible
- PowerShell
- Python
- GitHub
- GitHub Actions
CI/CD
- Azure DevOps
- Jenkins
- GitLab CI/CD
- Infrastructure Automation
- Cloud Provisioning Automation
Monitoring & Observability
- Azure Monitor
- AWS CloudWatch
- Grafana
- Prometheus
- Splunk
- Dynatrace
- AppDynamics
- ELK Stack
Cloud Governance & FinOps
- Cloud Cost Optimization
- FinOps Best Practices
- Chargeback / Showback Models
- Resource Tagging Standards
- Cloud Policy Management
- Compliance Management
- Capacity Planning
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- Cloud DR Design
- Azure Site Recovery
- AWS Disaster Recovery
- Backup and Recovery Strategies
- Business Continuity Planning
- Multi-Region Architecture
Required Technical Skills
Must Have
- Azure Architecture
- AWS Architecture
- Hybrid Cloud Design
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- VMware vSphere / ESXi
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Azure DevOps
- Cloud Security
- Networking
- Disaster Recovery
Good to Have
- Azure Landing Zone
- AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA)
- OpenShift
- VMware Cloud Foundation
- Azure Virtual Desktop
- FinOps
- Service Mesh
- SRE Practices
Certifications Preferred
Microsoft
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
- Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
AWS
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
- AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
VMware
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
Kubernetes
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Additional
- TOGAF
- ITIL Foundation
- FinOps Certified Practitioner
Soft Skills
- Executive stakeholder management.
- Architecture governance leadership.
- Client-facing consulting experience.
- Technical proposal and solution design expertise.
- Strong presentation and documentation skills.
- Cross-functional leadership and mentoring.
- Experience supporting global enterprise clients.
Key Deliverables
- Cloud Strategy & Roadmap
- Hybrid Cloud Architecture Designs
- Migration Plans & Execution
- Security Architecture Reviews
- Cloud Governance Frameworks
- FinOps Optimization Reports
- Disaster Recovery Architecture
- Executive Architecture Presentations
About UsAt Zensar, we’re “experience-led everything”. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is ONE with Client - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work: One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus.
Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we’re a community of 10,000+ innovators across 30+ global locations, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Zurich, Singapore, and Mexico City. Explore Life at Zensar and join us to Grow. Own. Achieve. Learn. to be the best version of yourself.
We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.
Skills Required
- 10-15 years of professional experience
- At least 5 years of cloud architecture experience
- Azure architecture experience
- AWS architecture experience
- Hybrid cloud design experience
- Kubernetes administration and architecture experience
- Docker experience
- VMware vSphere and ESXi experience
- Microsoft Entra ID experience
- Terraform experience
- Ansible experience
- Azure DevOps experience
- Cloud security architecture experience
- Cloud networking experience
- Disaster recovery architecture experience
- Experience with PowerShell, Python, GitHub, and GitHub Actions
- Executive stakeholder management and architecture governance leadership
- Client-facing consulting experience
- Technical proposal and solution design expertise
- Strong presentation and documentation skills
- Cross-functional leadership and mentoring experience
- Experience supporting global enterprise clients
- Azure Landing Zone experience
- AWS Landing Zone Accelerator experience
- OpenShift experience
- VMware Cloud Foundation experience
- Azure Virtual Desktop experience
- FinOps experience
- Service mesh experience
- SRE practices experience
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
- Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
- AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
- TOGAF, ITIL Foundation, or FinOps Certified Practitioner certification
Zensar Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting is highlighted, with broad fund options available.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Work-life balance, remote/hybrid flexibility, and supportive teams are emphasized as strengths that enhance the overall experience.
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Parental & Family Support — Inclusive policies such as parental leave and access to EAP and dependent medical coverage are promoted across regions.
Zensar Technologies Insights
What We Do
Zensar is a leading experience, engineering, and technology solutions company. We conceptualize, build, and manage digital products for Forbes Global 2000 clients across the hi-tech engineering, banking and financial services, insurance, manufacturing and consumer services verticals. With proven excellence across five core areas, including experience services, advanced engineering services, data engineering and analytics, foundation services, and application services, our solutions leverage industry-leading platforms to help our clients be competitive, agile, and disruptive while moving with velocity through change and opportunity. Zensar’s expansive ecosystem of 60+ technology partners, including Oracle, Salesforce, SAP, Guidewire, Automation Anywhere, Adobe, and UiPath, enables us to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients, facilitating seamless integration and allowing them to leverage cutting-edge technologies and tools for enhanced business outcomes. Zensar is part of the USD 4.4 billion RPG Group. With headquarters in Pune, India, our 10,500+ employees, representing over 50 nationalities, work from 30+ locations across North America, UK/Europe, and South Africa. Visit us at www.zensar.com
