Independent Consultant — IT Infrastructure Audit & Optimization

Company: Novetum

Department: IT Infrastructure

Location: Bangalore, India (On-site)

Employment Type: Contract, Independent Consultant(Fixed-term, 5–6 months)

About the Engagement We are engaging an independent IT Infrastructure Audit Consultant to assess and optimize the technology ecosystem of a full-service law firm headquartered in Bangalore. As the firm scales, it is seeking an objective, expert evaluation of its current infrastructure to identify risks, inefficiencies, and modernization opportunities — and to deliver a transparent, prioritized roadmap for future investment.

This is a high-visibility advisory engagement, working directly with senior leadership and IT stakeholders to shape the firm's technology direction over the next 5–6 months.

What You'll Do Assess the current state of IT infrastructure across the firm's Bangalore office and any connected locations

Evaluate network architecture, including LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, firewalls, VPN, and remote-access setups

Review server, storage, and compute infrastructure across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments

Assess data security, access controls, and compliance posture, with particular attention to client data confidentiality obligations typical of legal practice

Evaluate endpoint and device management practices across the user base

Review backup, disaster recovery,



and business continuity readiness

Assess IT service management, helpdesk operations, and vendor/AMC management practices

Review software licensing and asset management processes

Identify gaps, risks, single points of failure, and technical debt in the existing environment

Develop a future-ready, secure, and cost-optimized infrastructure roadmap, sequenced by priority

Present findings and recommendations directly to firm leadership and IT stakeholders

Key Deliverables Current-state infrastructure assessment report

Gap analysis and risk register

Infrastructure optimization and modernization roadmap (short / medium / long-term)

Cost-benefit view for major recommended changes

Final presentation and walkthrough with leadership and IT stakeholders

What We're Looking For Demonstrated experience auditing IT infrastructure for professional services, legal, or similarly regulated organizations (preferred)

Strong understanding of data security and confidentiality requirements relevant to the legal sector

Proven ability to work independently and engage directly with senior leadership and technical stakeholders

Hands-on knowledge of network architecture, cloud/hybrid infrastructure, data security, endpoint management, and IT service management

Relevant certifications such as ITIL, CISA, or cloud platform certifications preferred, though not mandatory.

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