Azure Cloud Architect

Genpact; Dadri; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Genpact is seeking a Hybrid Cloud & Workplace Infrastructure Lead to drive L3 technical leadership across Azure, AD, Entra ID, M365, PKI, and endpoint management in a cloud-first enterprise. You will guide modernization, governance, and FinOps while collaborating with Security, Infrastructure and Business teams.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of enterprise IT experience, strong cloud architecture skills, and the ability to mentor engineers while delivering secure and scalable infrastructure

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise IT experience with deep cloud and infrastructure knowledge.
• Proven L3 technical leadership across hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience in cloud-first modernization, governance and FinOps.

Responsibilities

• Serve as L3 technical lead for hybrid infra spanning on-prem and Azure.
• Administer and optimize Azure, AD, Entra ID, M365 services and identity.
• Lead infrastructure modernization and cloud adoption aligned to cloud-first principles.
• Drive FinOps practices: cost analysis, rightsizing, reserved capacity planning.
• Mentor L1/L2 engineers and collaborate with security and business teams.
• Develop standards, runbooks, SOPs and knowledge repositories.

Skills

Hybrid Cloud & Infra Leadership

Azure Administration

Active Directory

Microsoft 365 Administration

PKI/Certificate Management

Intune/Endpoint Manager

FinOps Governance

PowerShell Automation

Cloud Architecture

Security Governance

Education

ITIL Foundation

Microsoft 365 Administrator Certification

Citrix Certification

Tools

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Microsoft Intune

ServiceNow ITSM

Azure Cost Management

Job description

Experience: 10+ years

Immediate joiners preferred

EST shift

Role Summary

Hybrid Cloud & Workplace Infrastructure Lead responsible for providing L3 technical leadership across Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, PKI/Certificate Services, endpoint management, and hybrid infrastructure platforms. The role combines deep technical expertise, cloud advisory, infrastructure modernization, FinOps governance, operational leadership, and stakeholder engagement within a cloud-first enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the L3 technical lead for hybrid infrastructure environments spanning on-premises datacenters and Microsoft Azure.
• Provide expert administration and support for Azure services including compute, storage, networking, backup, monitoring, governance, and identity platforms.
• Manage and optimize hybrid identity solutions leveraging Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft Entra ID, MFA, and Conditional Access.
• Lead infrastructure modernization and cloud adoption initiatives aligned with cloud-first architectural principles.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor by recommending secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
• Drive Azure FinOps practices through cost analysis, utilization optimization, rightsizing, reserved capacity planning, and governance controls.
• Administer and maintain PKI infrastructure, SSL/TLS certificates, certificate lifecycle management, and related security controls.
• Support Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and collaboration platforms.
• Provide governance and oversight for endpoint management technologies including Intune, Autopilot, compliance, and application deployment.
• Support Active Directory integrated infrastructure services and ensure availability, performance, and security of core platform components.
• Lead major incident resolution, RCA, problem management, and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, Application and Business teams to implement secure and compliant solutions.
• Identify automation opportunities through PowerShell and cloud-native capabilities.
• Develop and maintain technical standards, architecture documentation, SOPs, runbooks, and knowledge repositories.
• Mentor L1/L2 engineers and provide technical leadership across cloud, infrastructure, identity, and workplace technology domains.

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
• DNS, DHCP and Group Policy Management
• Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 Administration
• PKI and Certificate Management
• Hybrid Identity and Authentication Services
• Microsoft 365 Administration
• Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager
• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
• Azure Cost Management and FinOps
• PowerShell Automation
• ServiceNow or equivalent ITSM platform

Preferred Skills

• Azure Governance and Landing Zone Concepts
• Conditional Access and MFA
• Azure Backup and Recovery Services
• Infrastructure as Code Awareness
• Cloud Migration and Modernization Experience

Certifications

• Microsoft 365 Administrator
• ITIL Foundation
• Citrix Certification Preferred

Ideal Candidate Profile

Good years of experience managing enterprise end-user computing and infrastructure environments with deep expertise across Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Windows Server, Citrix, PKI/Certificate Management, Microsoft Entra ID, and hybrid identity platforms. Strong understanding of both on-premises infrastructure and modern cloud services with proven capability to support cloud-first transformation initiatives. Able to serve as a trusted technical advisor by recommending architecture improvements, cost optimization opportunities, FinOps governance, and strategic technology solutions while providing expert L3 support for complex operational issues.