Infrastructure Architect - Data Center and Network Architecture

Accenture India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture India Private Limited is seeking an Infrastructure Architect to design and govern end-to-end data center infrastructure across compute, storage and networking, focusing on scalable, secure, and AI-enabled environments.

The role defines architecture standards, ensures security and compliance, collaborates with stakeholders, and leads a team to drive cohesive infrastructure strategy at the Bengaluru SEZ location.

Qualifications

• Must have skills: Network Architecture and Design.
• Good to have: SD-WAN Implementation.
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure components including compute, storage, and networking.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Network Architecture and Design.
• 15 years of full time education required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and enforcement of infrastructure architecture standards to ensure consistency and quality across projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align initiatives with organizational goals.
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance for professional growth and technical excellence.
• Oversee end-to-end data center infrastructure design spanning compute, storage and networking.
• Govern secure, scalable, and cost-efficient AI-enabled environments.
• Define architecture standards and patterns across compute, network, and storage domains.
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements in enterprise infrastructure.

Skills

Network Architecture and Design

SD-WAN Implementation

Education

15 years full time education

Job description

Infrastructure Architect Project Role

Infrastructure Architect Project Role Description : Design and govern end-to-end data center infrastructure architecture across compute, storage, and networking layers, with a focus on scalable, secure, and cost-efficient AI-enabled environments. Define architecture standards and patterns across compute, network, and storage domains, ensuring alignment with security and compliance requirements while supporting business and operational needs.

Must have skills : Network Architecture and Design Good to have skills : SD-WAN Implementation Minimum 12 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary: As an Infrastructure Architect, your day involves overseeing the comprehensive design and governance of data center infrastructure, spanning compute, storage, and networking components. You focus on creating environments that are scalable, secure, and optimized for artificial intelligence applications. Your role includes establishing architectural standards and patterns that align with security protocols and compliance mandates, while ensuring the infrastructure supports both business objectives and operational efficiency. Collaboration with various stakeholders to maintain a cohesive and forward-looking infrastructure strategy is a key part of your daily activities.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform.
• Responsible for team decisions.
• Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
• Expected to provide solutions to problems that apply across multiple teams.
• Lead the development and enforcement of infrastructure architecture standards to ensure consistency and quality across projects.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between cross-functional teams to align infrastructure initiatives with organizational goals.
• Mentor junior team members by providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and technical expertise.

Professional & Technical Skills:

• Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Network Architecture and Design.
• Good To Have Skills: Experience with SD-WAN Implementation.
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure components including compute, storage, and networking technologies.
• Ability to design scalable and secure infrastructure solutions tailored for artificial intelligence workloads.
• Experience in defining and implementing architecture standards and best practices across multiple technology domains.
• Familiarity with security and compliance requirements relevant to enterprise infrastructure environments.

Additional Information:

• The candidate should have minimum 7 years of experience in Network Architecture and Design.
• This position is based at our BDC7C - SEZ location.
• A 15 years full time education is required.