Sr. Infrastructure Architect

Aon plc; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cab Facility

Job summary

Aon plc in Bengaluru seeks a Sr Infrastructure Architect to define end-to-end infrastructure architecture across compute, storage, network, and cloud. You will develop blueprints, lead governance, and mentor engineers to ensure scalable, secure designs aligned with global standards.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in infra engineering with 3+ years in an architect role, plus TOGAF or cloud certifications and strong hybrid/multi-cloud experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in infrastructure engineering with senior-level experience
• 3+ years in an architect-level role
• Hybrid/multi-cloud architecture experience at enterprise scale
• TOGAF or cloud certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end infrastructure architecture for compute, storage, network, and cloud
• Develop blueprints, reference architectures, and roadmaps
• Lead design reviews and architectural governance across projects
• Define non-functional requirements: availability, DR, performance, security
• Collaborate with security, network, and app architects for end-to-end integrity
• Guide migration and modernization efforts (data center exit, cloud migration)
• Produce ADRs and maintain architecture documentation
• Mentor infrastructure engineers and provide technical leadership

Skills

Infrastructure architecture

Hybrid/multi-cloud design

Architectural governance

Security architecture fundamentals

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree a plus

TOGAF / cloud certifications

Tools

AWS/Azure/GCP solutions architect

TOGAF or equivalent framework

VMware, Kubernetes

Job description

Job Title- Sr Infrastructure Architect

Position type- Full Time

Work Location- Bangalore, Whitefield

Cab Facility- Yes

Required education and certifications critical for the role- Any Graduate or Post-Graduate (full time)

Required years of experience – 10+ years of relevant experience

AON IS IN THE BUSINESS OF BETTER DECISIONS

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are committed as one firm to our purpose, united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ROLE:

Defines end-to-end infrastructure architecture — compute, storage, network, and cloud — for Aon's global technology estate, ensuring designs are scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned with enterprise technology strategy and standards worldwide.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities of this role include:

• Develop infrastructure architecture blueprints, reference architectures, and technology roadmaps
• Evaluate and select infrastructure technologies and platforms across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments
• Lead design reviews and provide architectural governance across infrastructure projects
• Define non-functional requirements: availability, disaster recovery, performance, scalability, security
• Partner with security, network, and application architects to ensure end-to-end solution integrity
• Guide migration and modernization initiatives (data center exit, cloud migration, hybrid connectivity)
• Produce architecture decision records (ADRs) and maintain architecture documentation/standards
• Mentor infrastructure engineers and provide technical leadership on complex initiatives

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; relevant Master's a plus
• 10+ years in infrastructure engineering, with 3+ years in an architect-level role
• Certifications such as TOGAF, or AWS/Azure/GCP Solutions Architect, preferred
• Demonstrated experience architecting hybrid/multi-cloud environments at enterprise scale

Technical Skills

• Enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF or equivalent)
• Compute, storage, and network architecture across on-premises and cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Virtualization (VMware), containers/Kubernetes, disaster recovery/business continuity design
• Security architecture fundamentals (zero trust, network segmentation, IAM)
• Capacity planning and performance engineering
• Architecture documentation and diagramming (e.g., ArchiMate, Visio, Lucidchart)

Core Competencies

• Strategic and systems thinking
• Technical leadership and mentoring
• Stakeholder management across business and technology
• Strong communication of complex concepts to varied audiences
• Balancing innovation with risk and governance

HOW WE SUPPORT OUR COLLEAGUES

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workforce.

At Aon, we believe a diverse workforce is an innovative workforce.

Our agile, inclusive environment allows colleagues to manage their wellbeing and work/life balance while empowering you to be your authentic self.

Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging them to take time to focus on themselves. We offer a variety of workstyle options through our Smart Working model, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips colleagues to learn, share and grow, helping them achieve their fullest potential. As a result, Aon colleagues are more connected, more relevant and more valued.