Manager (IT Infrastructure)

Metaphor Infotech Mumbai; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Metaphor Infotech Mumbai seeks an experienced Infrastructure Consultant to lead DC-DR architecture design and governance for banking institutions. You will assess current infra, define recovery strategies, and ensure regulator-aligned solutions across data centers, cloud, and virtualization.

The role requires strong domain expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), data center operations, and ISO 22301/27001 compliance, with proven ability to translate risks into architecture decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in DC-DR architecture design and implementation within banking/financial services.
• Expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) including DR-as-a-Service and hybrid cloud setups.
• Deep understanding of data center operations, virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V), and storage technologies.
• Familiarity with banking regulations, data residency requirements, and compliance frameworks (ISO 22301, ISO 27001).

Responsibilities

• Assess current data center, cloud, and disaster recovery capabilities to identify gaps and improvements.
• Design scalable DC-DR architectures (active-active, active-passive, hybrid, cloud-based).
• Lead Business Impact Analysis to identify critical systems and priorities.
• Conduct risk assessments for IT and business operations.
• Define and validate RTO/RPO aligned with business criticality.
• Recommend DR technologies including cloud-native and hybrid solutions.
• Evaluate infrastructure readiness for DR across compute, storage, network, and cloud.
• Develop DR plans, runbooks, and failover procedures.
• Lead DR testing cycles and governance documentation.

Skills

DC-DR design

Banking regs

Cloud infra

BIA & risk

DR planning

Governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

VMware

Hyper-V

DR tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Infrastructure Consultant, to lead the design, implementation, and governance of robust, scalable, and compliant DC-DR architectures for banking institutions.

The role involves end-to-end responsibility for assessing current infrastructure, defining recovery strategies, and ensuring business continuity through industry-aligned and regulator-compliant solutions. The ideal candidate will bring strong domain expertise across data center operations, cloud, virtualization, and banking regulatory environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess existing data center, cloud, and disaster recovery capabilities to identify gaps and improvement areas
• Design scalable and resilient DC-DR architectures (active-active, active-passive, hybrid, and cloud-based DR models)
• Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to identify critical systems and define business continuity priorities
• Perform risk assessments to evaluate threats and vulnerabilities impacting IT and business operations
• Define and validate recovery objectives including RTO and RPO aligned to business criticality
• Recommend DR technologies, including cloud-native, hybrid cloud, and backup/recovery solutions
• Evaluate infrastructure readiness across compute, storage, network, and cloud platforms for DR enablement
• Develop comprehensive DR plans, runbooks, failover procedures, and operational playbooks
• Lead DR testing cycles, simulation drills, and failover validation to ensure recovery effectiveness
• Produce architecture documentation, governance policies, and compliance-aligned DR frameworks

Core Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in DC-DR architecture design and implementation within banking or financial services
• Strong expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) including DR-as-a-Service and hybrid cloud setups
• Deep understanding of data center operations, virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V), and storage technologies
• Hands‑on knowledge of network architecture, replication mechanisms, and high‑availability design principles
• Familiarity with banking regulations, data residency requirements, and compliance frameworks (ISO 22301, ISO 27001)
• Experience in defining and implementing RTO/RPO-driven recovery strategies across enterprise systems
• Strong capability in conducting BIA, risk assessments, and translating findings into architecture decisions
• Exposure to modern DR solutions including cloud backups, site recovery automation, and orchestration tools
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills in complex transformation environments
• Relevant certifications such as CBCP, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer, and AWS/Azure Solutions Architect