We are seeking a seasoned Solution Architect to lead complex managed services pursuits specifically for network. Lead the design and solutioning of scalable, secure, and cost-optimized cloud and infrastructure solutions, with strong capability in responding to RFPs, shaping large deals, and driving transformation programs.

Locations: Bangalore, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai

Your Impact

Design and architect end-to-end cloud and infrastructure solutions that enhance proactive day to day support, optimize IT operations, and enable automation-driven, scalable support models

Cloud & Infrastructure Architecture

Design end-to-end solutions across public cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP), hybrid cloud, and on-prem infrastructure.

Define architectures for compute, storage, virtualization, backup, and data center modernization.

RFP & Pre-Sales Leadership

Own technical responses for RFPs/RFIs/RFQs, including solution design, architecture diagrams, sizing, and inputs to pricing.

Develop compelling solution narratives, differentiators, and win themes aligned to client objectives.

Cloud Transformation & Modernization

Architect cloud migration (rehost/replatform/refactor), landing zones, and hybrid integration models.

Drive transformation from legacy infrastructure to cloud-native and platform-based architectures.

Resilience, Security & Compliance

Embed high availability, disaster recovery, backup strategies, and security frameworks (IAM, Zero Trust, cloud security posture).

Ensure compliance with enterprise and regulatory standards.

Automation & Operations Integration

Define integration with ITSM (ServiceNow), monitoring, AIOps,



and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep).

Enable automated provisioning, self-healing, and scalable operations models.

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with clients, delivery, OEMs, and internal teams to validate and refine solutions.

Lead solution workshops, technical discussions, and executive presentations.

Governance & Best Practices

Establish architecture standards, reference models, and reusable assets.

Align solutions to ITIL, SRE, FinOps, and cloud governance frameworks.

Your Skills & Experience: 10–12 years in Cloud, Infrastructure Architecture, and Pre-Sales Solutioning Strong expertise in: Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP) and hybrid architectures

Data center infrastructure (compute, storage, virtualization – VMware/Hyper-V)

Backup, DR, and business continuity solutions

Finops and cost management capabilities

Proven experience in RFP responses, large deal solutioning, and costing inputs Knowledge of automation (IaC), monitoring, and cloud operations frameworks ✅ Technical & Methodological Skills

Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect / AWS Architect / GCP Architect, VMware Exposure to FinOps, SRE, and cloud-native services (containers, Kubernetes)



Experience in managed services and global delivery models Perks of Working Here: Flexible Work Arrangements.

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Support

Inclusive Work Culture

Career Development Opportunities A Tip from the Hiring Manager: To succeed in this role, focus on mastering solution architecture for large-scale managed services, with expertise in service desk, digital workplace, and experience with cloud and experience aspects. Excel in pre-sales activities like RFP analysis and client presentations. Strengthen your skills in field services, and digital transformation, while staying updated on AI and observability tools.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities are key for influencing stakeholders and guiding teams. Stay proactive in learning new technologies and balancing innovation with operational efficiency.

Publicis

Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.

📌 Pre-Sales Solution Architect - Cloud Infra (Bengaluru)
🏢 Publicis Sapient
📍 Bengaluru