Job Description

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make xe2x80x9cgood things, for life.xe2x80x9d As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., wexe2x80x99re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that therexe2x80x99s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities.Interested in joining us on our journey?We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure & Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-based infrastructure. This role is responsible for developing a scalable, secure, and high-performance IT environment while ensuring business continuity, security, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have expertise in data centers, networking, virtualization, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), security, and automation.Position Senior Infra & Cloud ArchitectLocation IND, Bangalore, KAHow You'll Create PossibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure Architecture & Design

• Design and manage on-prem, hybrid, and cloud-based IT infrastructure to support enterprise applications and services.
• Develop scalable and resilient architectures that meet business and technical requirements.
• Define standards, best practices, and governance for infrastructure architecture.

Cloud & Hybrid Cloud Strategy

• Develop and execute cloud adoption strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Architect and implement solutions using AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud for compute, storage, and networking.
• Design hybrid cloud models integrating on-premises data centers with public/private cloud solutions.
• Ensure cloud security, compliance, and cost optimization.

On-Premises Data Center & Virtualization

• Manage and optimize data center resources, including servers, storage, and networking.
• Architect and maintain VMware, Hyper-V or similar virtualized environments.
• Ensure high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions are in place.

Networking & Security

• Design and implement enterprise-grade networking solutions (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, Firewalls).
• Ensure security best practices like zero-trust architectures, IAM, encryption, and threat detection.
• Work with CISO, SOC/NOC teams for proactive monitoring, incident response, and risk mitigation.

Automation & DevOps Integration

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation in alignment with development teams.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and configuration management.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes-based deployments.

Storage, Backup & Disaster Recovery

• Define and manage enterprise storage solutions (SAN, NAS, Object Storage).
• Implement backup, restore, and disaster recovery solutions for both cloud and on-prem environments.
• Ensure data resilience and compliance with industry standards (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST).

Monitoring & Performance Optimization

• Implement monitoring tools such as Splunk, ELK Stack, Prometheus, Datadog, or Azure Monitor.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance across infrastructure components.
• Conduct capacity planning and performance tuning to optimize IT resources.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Governance

• Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and vendors to align infrastructure strategies with business needs.
• Define and enforce IT policies, SLAs, and governance frameworks.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new technologies & emerging trends.

What You'll Bring to Our TeamTechnical Skills

• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP (Multi-cloud experience preferred)
• Virtualization & Containers: VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix, Kubernetes, Docker
• Networking: Cisco, Palo Alto, SD-WAN, VPN, Firewalls, Load Balancers
• Security & IAM: Zero Trust, Identity & Access Management (Entra ID, Okta, Azure AD)
• Automation & IaC: Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, PowerShell, Python
• Storage & Backup: NetApp, Dell EMC, Veeam, Commvault, Azure Backup
• Monitoring & Logging: Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog
• OS & Database: Windows Server, Linux, SAP HANA, SQL Server, Oracle

Soft Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Experience in enterprise IT architecture, digital transformation, and cloud migrations.
• Strong understanding of IT governance, compliance, and security frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST).
• Ability to lead teams, manage stakeholders, and work cross-functionally.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Strong communication & leadership abilities to engage with executive leadership.

Preferred Certifications (Nice to have)Cloud: AWS Solutions Architect or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Professional Cloud ArchitectNetworking & Security: CCNP, CISSP, Palo Alto PCNSEIT Service Management: ITIL v4Our CultureOur work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.SIf you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e-mail to ask.recruiting@geappliances.com

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