Job Description
Hybrid Cloud Architect Position Hybrid Cloud Architect Experience 10-15 Years (Minimum 5+ years in Cloud Architecture) Location Hybrid / Onsite The architect will lead cloud transformation initiatives, establish cloud architecture standards, drive modernization programs, and provide technical leadership across global infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities
Hybrid Cloud Strategy & Architecture
• Design and implement Hybrid Cloud solutions integrating on-premises and cloud platforms.
• Define cloud adoption roadmaps and migration strategies.
• Develop cloud reference architectures, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Lead cloud transformation and modernization programs.
• Perform cloud readiness assessments and architectural reviews.
• Drive infrastructure optimization, scalability, and resiliency initiatives. Cloud Platforms Microsoft Azure
• Azure Landing Zone (ALZ) design and implementation.
• Azure Virtual Machines, Storage, Networking.
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
• Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
• Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.
• Azure Governance and Cost Management. AWS
• AWS Landing Zone and multi-account strategy.
• EC2, S3, EBS, RDS.
• VPC, Transit Gateway, Route53.
• EKS and ECS.
• IAM and Security Services.
• CloudWatch and AWS Backup. Infrastructure & Virtualization
• VMware vSphere Administration.
• VMware ESXi and vCenter.
• Hybrid cloud integration using VMware Cloud solutions.
• Storage and compute optimization.
• High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architecture.
• Datacenter modernization initiatives. Containerization & Orchestration Mandatory
• Kubernetes Administration and Architecture.
• AKS and EKS deployments.
• Container lifecycle management.
• Helm Charts.
• Docker and Container Platforms.
• Service Mesh concepts.
• Kubernetes Security best practices. Preferred
• OpenShift
• Rancher
• Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Cloud Networking
• DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP.
• Azure Networking.
• AWS Networking.
• VPN Connectivity.
• ExpressRoute.
• Direct Connect.
• Load Balancers and Application Gateways.
• NSG, Security Groups, WAF.
• Network Segmentation and Zero Trust Architecture. Identity & Security Microsoft Entra ID
• Hybrid Identity Architecture.
• Azure AD Connect.
• Conditional Access.
• Single Sign-On (SSO).
• MFA Implementation.
• Privileged Identity Management (PIM). Security
• Zero Trust Framework.
• Cloud Security Architecture.
• Defender for Cloud.
• Microsoft Sentinel.
• IAM, PAM, and RBAC.
• Security Compliance and Governance.
• Vulnerability and Risk Management. Automation & Infrastructure as Code Mandatory Skills
• Terraform
• Ansible
• PowerShell
• Python
• GitHub
• GitHub Actions CI/CD
• Azure DevOps
• Jenkins
• GitLab CI/CD
• Infrastructure Automation
• Cloud Provisioning Automation Monitoring & Observability
• Azure Monitor
• AWS CloudWatch
• Grafana
• Prometheus
• Splunk
• Dynatrace
• AppDynamics
• ELK Stack Cloud Governance & FinOps
• Cloud Cost Optimization
• FinOps Best Practices
• Chargeback / Showback Models
• Resource Tagging Standards
• Cloud Policy Management
• Compliance Management
• Capacity Planning Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
• Cloud DR Design
• Azure Site Recovery
• AWS Disaster Recovery
• Backup and Recovery Strategies
• Business Continuity Planning
• Multi-Region Architecture Required Technical Skills Must Have
• Azure Architecture
• AWS Architecture
• Hybrid Cloud Design
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• VMware vSphere / ESXi
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Azure DevOps
• Cloud Security
• Networking
• Disaster Recovery Good to Have
• Azure Landing Zone
• AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA)
• OpenShift
• VMware Cloud Foundation
• Azure Virtual Desktop
• FinOps
• Service Mesh
• SRE Practices Certifications Preferred Microsoft
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) AWS
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Skilled
• AWS Advanced Networking Specialty VMware
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) Kubernetes
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Additional
• TOGAF
• ITIL Foundation
• FinOps Certified Practitioner Soft Skills
• Executive stakeholder management.
• Architecture governance leadership.
• Client-facing consulting experience.
• Technical proposal and solution design expertise.
• Strong presentation and documentation skills.
• Cross-functional leadership and mentoring.
• Experience supporting global enterprise clients. Key Deliverables
• Cloud Strategy & Roadmap
• Hybrid Cloud Architecture Designs
• Migration Plans & Execution
• Security Architecture Reviews
• Cloud Governance Frameworks
• FinOps Optimization Reports
• Disaster Recovery Architecture
• Executive Architecture Presentations Responsibilities

Job Description
Hybrid Cloud Architect Position Hybrid Cloud Architect Experience 10-15 Years (Minimum 5+ years in Cloud Architecture) Location Hybrid / Onsite The architect will lead cloud transformation initiatives, establish cloud architecture standards, drive modernization programs, and provide technical leadership across global infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities
Hybrid Cloud Strategy & Architecture
• Design and implement Hybrid Cloud solutions integrating on-premises and cloud platforms.
• Define cloud adoption roadmaps and migration strategies.




• Develop cloud reference architectures, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Lead cloud transformation and modernization programs.
• Perform cloud readiness assessments and architectural reviews.
• Drive infrastructure optimization, scalability, and resiliency initiatives. Cloud Platforms Microsoft Azure
• Azure Landing Zone (ALZ) design and implementation.
• Azure Virtual Machines, Storage, Networking.
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
• Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
• Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.
• Azure Governance and Cost Management. AWS
• AWS Landing Zone and multi-account strategy.
• EC2, S3, EBS, RDS.
• VPC, Transit Gateway, Route53.
• EKS and ECS.
• IAM and Security Services.
• CloudWatch and AWS Backup. Infrastructure & Virtualization
• VMware vSphere Administration.
• VMware ESXi and vCenter.
• Hybrid cloud integration using VMware Cloud solutions.
• Storage and compute optimization.
• High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architecture.
• Datacenter modernization initiatives. Containerization & Orchestration Mandatory
• Kubernetes Administration and Architecture.
• AKS and EKS deployments.
• Container lifecycle management.
• Helm Charts.
• Docker and Container Platforms.
• Service Mesh concepts.
• Kubernetes Security best practices. Preferred
• OpenShift
• Rancher
• Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Cloud Networking
• DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP.
• Azure Networking.
• AWS Networking.
• VPN Connectivity.
• ExpressRoute.
• Direct Connect.
• Load Balancers and Application Gateways.
• NSG, Security Groups, WAF.
• Network Segmentation and Zero Trust Architecture. Identity & Security Microsoft Entra ID
• Hybrid Identity Architecture.
• Azure AD Connect.
• Conditional Access.
• Single Sign-On (SSO).
• MFA Implementation.
• Privileged Identity Management (PIM). Security
• Zero Trust Framework.
• Cloud Security Architecture.
• Defender for Cloud.
• Microsoft Sentinel.
• IAM, PAM, and RBAC.
• Security Compliance and Governance.
• Vulnerability and Risk Management. Automation & Infrastructure as Code Mandatory Skills
• Terraform
• Ansible
• PowerShell
• Python
• GitHub
• GitHub Actions CI/CD
• Azure DevOps
• Jenkins
• GitLab CI/CD
• Infrastructure Automation
• Cloud Provisioning Automation Monitoring & Observability
• Azure Monitor
• AWS CloudWatch
• Grafana
• Prometheus
• Splunk
• Dynatrace
• AppDynamics
• ELK Stack Cloud Governance & FinOps
• Cloud Cost Optimization
• FinOps Best Practices
• Chargeback / Showback Models
• Resource Tagging Standards
• Cloud Policy Management
• Compliance Management
• Capacity Planning Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
• Cloud DR Design
• Azure Site Recovery
• AWS Disaster Recovery
• Backup and Recovery Strategies
• Business Continuity Planning
• Multi-Region Architecture Required Technical Skills Must Have
• Azure Architecture
• AWS Architecture
• Hybrid Cloud Design
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• VMware vSphere / ESXi
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Azure DevOps
• Cloud Security
• Networking
• Disaster Recovery Good to Have
• Azure Landing Zone
• AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA)
• OpenShift
• VMware Cloud Foundation
• Azure Virtual Desktop
• FinOps
• Service Mesh
• SRE Practices Certifications Preferred Microsoft
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) AWS
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
• AWS Advanced Networking Specialty VMware
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) Kubernetes
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Additional
• TOGAF
• ITIL Foundation
• FinOps Certified Practitioner Soft Skills
• Executive stakeholder management.
• Architecture governance leadership.
• Client-facing consulting experience.
• Technical proposal and solution design expertise.
• Strong presentation and documentation skills.
• Cross-functional leadership and mentoring.
• Experience supporting global enterprise clients. Key Deliverables
• Cloud Strategy & Roadmap
• Hybrid Cloud Architecture Designs
• Migration Plans & Execution
• Security Architecture Reviews
• Cloud Governance Frameworks
• FinOps Optimization Reports
• Disaster Recovery Architecture
• Executive Architecture Presentations Qualifications

Job Description
Hybrid Cloud Architect Position Hybrid Cloud Architect Experience 10-15 Years (Minimum 5+ years in Cloud Architecture) Location Hybrid / Onsite The architect will lead cloud transformation initiatives, establish cloud architecture standards, drive modernization programs, and provide technical leadership across global infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities
Hybrid Cloud Strategy & Architecture
• Design and implement Hybrid Cloud solutions integrating on-premises and cloud platforms.
• Define cloud adoption roadmaps and migration strategies.
• Develop cloud reference architectures, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Lead cloud transformation and modernization programs.




• Perform cloud readiness assessments and architectural reviews.
• Drive infrastructure optimization, scalability, and resiliency initiatives. Cloud Platforms Microsoft Azure
• Azure Landing Zone (ALZ) design and implementation.
• Azure Virtual Machines, Storage, Networking.
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
• Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
• Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.
• Azure Governance and Cost Management. AWS
• AWS Landing Zone and multi-account strategy.
• EC2, S3, EBS, RDS.
• VPC, Transit Gateway, Route53.
• EKS and ECS.
• IAM and Security Services.
• CloudWatch and AWS Backup. Infrastructure & Virtualization
• VMware vSphere Administration.
• VMware ESXi and vCenter.
• Hybrid cloud integration using VMware Cloud solutions.
• Storage and compute optimization.
• High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architecture.
• Datacenter modernization initiatives. Containerization & Orchestration Mandatory
• Kubernetes Administration and Architecture.
• AKS and EKS deployments.
• Container lifecycle management.
• Helm Charts.
• Docker and Container Platforms.
• Service Mesh concepts.
• Kubernetes Security best practices. Preferred
• OpenShift
• Rancher
• Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Cloud Networking
• DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP.
• Azure Networking.
• AWS Networking.
• VPN Connectivity.
• ExpressRoute.
• Direct Connect.
• Load Balancers and Application Gateways.
• NSG, Security Groups, WAF.
• Network Segmentation and Zero Trust Architecture. Identity & Security Microsoft Entra ID
• Hybrid Identity Architecture.
• Azure AD Connect.
• Conditional Access.
• Single Sign-On (SSO).
• MFA Implementation.
• Privileged Identity Management (PIM). Security
• Zero Trust Framework.
• Cloud Security Architecture.
• Defender for Cloud.
• Microsoft Sentinel.
• IAM, PAM, and RBAC.
• Security Compliance and Governance.
• Vulnerability and Risk Management. Automation & Infrastructure as Code Mandatory Skills
• Terraform
• Ansible
• PowerShell
• Python
• GitHub
• GitHub Actions CI/CD
• Azure DevOps
• Jenkins
• GitLab CI/CD
• Infrastructure Automation
• Cloud Provisioning Automation Monitoring & Observability
• Azure Monitor
• AWS CloudWatch
• Grafana
• Prometheus
• Splunk
• Dynatrace
• AppDynamics
• ELK Stack Cloud Governance & FinOps
• Cloud Cost Optimization
• FinOps Best Practices
• Chargeback / Showback Models
• Resource Tagging Standards
• Cloud Policy Management
• Compliance Management
• Capacity Planning Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
• Cloud DR Design
• Azure Site Recovery
• AWS Disaster Recovery
• Backup and Recovery Strategies
• Business Continuity Planning
• Multi-Region Architecture Required Technical Skills Must Have
• Azure Architecture
• AWS Architecture
• Hybrid Cloud Design
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• VMware vSphere / ESXi
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Azure DevOps
• Cloud Security
• Networking
• Disaster Recovery Good to Have
• Azure Landing Zone
• AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA)
• OpenShift
• VMware Cloud Foundation
• Azure Virtual Desktop
• FinOps
• Service Mesh
• SRE Practices Certifications Preferred Microsoft
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) AWS
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
• AWS Advanced Networking Specialty VMware
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) Kubernetes
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Additional
• TOGAF
• ITIL Foundation
• FinOps Certified Practitioner Soft Skills
• Executive stakeholder management.
• Architecture governance leadership.
• Client-facing consulting experience.
• Technical proposal and solution design expertise.
• Strong presentation and documentation skills.
• Cross-functional leadership and mentoring.
• Experience supporting global enterprise clients. Key Deliverables
• Cloud Strategy & Roadmap
• Hybrid Cloud Architecture Designs
• Migration Plans & Execution
• Security Architecture Reviews
• Cloud Governance Frameworks
• FinOps Optimization Reports
• Disaster Recovery Architecture
• Executive Architecture Presentations At Zensar, we’re “experience-led everything”. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is ONE with Client
- a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work: One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus. Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we’re a community of 10,000+ innovators across 30+ global locations, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Zurich, Singapore, and Mexico City. Explore Life at Zensar and join us to Grow. Own. Achieve. Learn. to be the best version of yourself. We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.

📌 Hybrid Cloud Architect (Pune)
🏢 Zensar
📍 Pune