Infra Technical Implementation Lead

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Digital Services seeks an Infra Technical Implementation Lead to drive the planning, design and delivery of complex infrastructure projects, including server, storage, network and cloud platforms. You will coordinate cross-functional resources and ensure adherence to standards and security throughout the project lifecycle.

The role demands 8+ years in IT infrastructure with leadership experience, strong ITIL knowledge, and hands-on automation/scripting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of IT infrastructure experience with 3+ years in a leadership/implementation lead role.
• Proven track record leading large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in two or more areas: server virtualization, storage, networking, or cloud platforms.
• Excellent ITIL understanding and related certifications.
• Experience with automation tools and scripting is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Relevant certifications (PMP, ITIL, VMware VCP, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, AWS Solutions Architect) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, implementation and deployment of complex infrastructure solutions (servers, storage, network, cloud).
• Coordinate internal and external technical resources through project lifecycles.
• Create detailed technical implementation plans, procedures and docs.
• Ensure adherence to architectural standards and security policies.
• Conduct technical reviews and QA to validate solutions.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks; escalate as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Collaborate with PMs, architects and stakeholders for project success.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Project leadership

ITIL knowledge

Automation & scripting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Server virtualization

Storage technologies

Networking

Cloud platforms

PMP

ITIL certification

VMware VCP

Cisco CCNA/CCNP

AWS Solutions Architect

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Ansible

Job description

Function Our Company We’re Hitachi Digital Services, a global digital solutions and transformation business with a bold vision of our world’s potential. We’re people-centric and here to power good. Every day, we future‑proof urban spaces, conserve natural resources, protect rainforests, and save lives. This is a world where innovation, technology, and deep expertise come together to take our company and customers from what’s now to what’s next. We make it happen through the power of acceleration. Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to bring a better tomorrow closer to today. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.

Job Summary

The Infra Technical Implementation Lead at Hitachi, Ltd. will be responsible for leading the technical execution and successful delivery of infrastructure projects, ensuring solutions meet design specifications, performance requirements, and operational standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, implementation, and deployment of complex infrastructure solutions, including server, storage, network, and cloud platforms.
• Manage and coordinate technical resources, both internal and external, throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop detailed technical implementation plans, procedures, and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to architectural standards, security policies, and best practices during implementation.
• Conduct technical reviews and quality assurance checks to validate implemented solutions.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and issues, escalating as necessary.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project team members.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure project success and alignment with business objectives.
• Participate in pre-sales activities, including technical solution design and effort estimation.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to infrastructure.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or implementation lead role.
• Proven experience leading the successful implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in at least two of the following areas: server virtualization (VMware, Hyper‑V), storage technologies (SAN, NAS, object storage), networking (Cisco, Juniper), or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent understanding of ITIL framework and best practices.
• Experience with automation tools and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Ansible) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, complex, and global environment.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, VMware VCP, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, AWS Solutions Architect) are highly desirable.

About us

We’re a global, team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data‑driven leaders that can make a positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can bring a better tomorrow closer to today, this is the place for you.

Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives

Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth. We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit‑based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.

How we look after you

We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry‑leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing.

We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent).

We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.

We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges.

Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.

Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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