Lead Architect

TMF Group

Pune District

Hybrid

INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Salary advance policy

Well-being initiatives

Anniversary & Birthday Leave

Job summary

TMF Group seeks an accomplished Cloud, Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity Architect to shape our hybrid technology landscape. You will design, govern, and secure enterprise architectures across on-premises and Azure cloud, aligning with our global transformation roadmap.

The role focuses on modernising infrastructure, Zero Trust adoption, and secure cloud integration. You will drive architecture governance, risk assessments, and collaboration with global teams to ensure scalable, resilient, and

Qualifications

15+ years of IT experience with cloud, infrastructure and cybersecurity emphasis.
Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Azure and cloud ecosystem.
Strong background in hybrid cloud architectures and enterprise networks.
Experience in regulated environments with secure, compliant designs.
Exposure to AWS is a plus.
ITIL-based service management and governance familiarity.
Experience managing outsourced providers and partners.

Responsibilities

Lead secure end-to-end cloud and infrastructure architectures for BAU, programs and M&A.
Produce architectural docs: blueprints, reference architectures, HLDs/LLDs and roadmaps.
Ensure designs meet business, application, data, infrastructure and cybersecurity needs.
Govern adherence to TMF standards and cybersecurity policies.
Facilitate architecture reviews and risk assessments across projects.
Design hybrid Azure/cloud environments and secure connectivity.
Embed Zero Trust across identity, network, app and data layers.
Collaborate with vendors and global teams; document decisions and trade-offs.

Skills

Azure

Cloud architecture

Security engineering

IAM

DevSecOps

Scripting

Tools

Azure DevOps

SIEM/SOAR

Git

Job description

General Information

Job ID: 34564
Location: Pune, India
Work Types: Full Time
Categories: Information Technology

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About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading global provider of high-value business services to clients operating and investing globally. We focus on providing specialized and business-critical financial and administrative services that enable our clients to operate their corporate structures, finance vehicles and investment funds in different geographical locations.

TMF India is a Great Place to Work, ISO & ISAE certified organization.

Discover the Role

The Cloud, Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity Architect plays a strategic role in shaping TMF Group’s hybrid technology landscape. This position is responsible for designing, governing, and securing enterprise‑grade architectures across on‑premises environments, Microsoft Azure, and cloud‑based platforms. The architect ensures all solutions are scalable, resilient, secure, and aligned with TMF’s global transformation roadmap. This role is central to modernising infrastructure, embedding Zero Trust principles, ensuring cybersecurity compliance, and enabling seamless integration across cloud and on‑premises systems.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture Design & Governance

Lead the design of secure, end‑to‑end cloud and infrastructure architectures for BAU operations, strategic programs, and M&A initiatives.
Produce architectural documentation including blueprints, reference architectures, HLDs, LLDs, and multi‑year technology roadmaps.
Ensure all designs meet requirements across business, application, data, infrastructure, and cybersecurity domains.
Govern adherence to TMF architecture standards, cybersecurity policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
Facilitate design assurance, architecture reviews, and risk assessments throughout the project lifecycle.

Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure

Architect and manage hybrid environments spanning Azure cloud and Microsoft HCI‑based data centres.
Design secure virtual networks, connectivity models, segmentation strategies, and hybrid connectivity between on‑prem and cloud.
Architect IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS deployments using automation, Infrastructure‑as‑Code, and DevSecOps practices.

Cybersecurity & Zero Trust

Embed Zero Trust and security‑by‑design principles across identity, network, application, and data layers.
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on threat modelling, vulnerability management, incident readiness, and security tool integration (SIEM, SOC platforms).
Ensure logging, monitoring, encryption, access controls, and security baselines are consistently applied.

Engineering Leadership & Collaboration

Work closely with third‑party vendors and service providers to ensure solutions are aligned with approved architectures.
Provide technical leadership and influence across global teams and stakeholders.
Document architectural decisions, technical trade‑offs, risks, and mitigation plans.

Key Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

15+ years of IT experience with strong specialization in cloud, infrastructure, and cybersecurity architecture.
Expert‑level knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft cloud ecosystem (M365, D365, Power Platform).
Strong background in hybrid cloud architectures, distributed systems, and enterprise network technologies.
Experience working in regulated environments with a focus on secure and compliant solution designs.
Exposure to AWS cloud services (advantage).
Strong understanding of ITIL‑based service management and governance practices.
Experience managing outsourced service providers and technology partners.

Technical Skills

Deep expertise in cloud, infrastructure, automation, and cybersecurity engineering.
Strong hands‑on experience with Azure architecture, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, and secure design patterns.
Expertise in IAM, Azure AD, conditional access, and privileged access models.
Strong understanding of cloud security: network security, encryption, key management, monitoring, logging.
Experience with Zero Trust architectures and secure hybrid connectivity models.
Proficiency with scripting, automation, orchestration, IaC tools, Git, and Azure DevOps.
Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR platforms, vulnerability management, endpoint security, and monitoring tools.
Strong troubleshooting ability across cloud, infrastructure, and security layers.

Competencies & Soft Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence stakeholders.
Strong leadership capability with an ownership mindset.
Ability to operate in complex, global, and cross‑functional environments.
Self‑starter, proactive, and able to drive architectural decisions confidently.

What’s in it for you?

Pathways for career development

Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work;
We provide internal career opportunities so you can take your career further within TMF;
Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy.

Making an impact

You’ll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients;
Through our corporate social responsibility programme, you’ll also be making a difference in the communities where we work.

A supportive environment

Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace;
Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance to perform at your best.

Other Benefits