Architect and lead enterprise multi‑cloud and datacenter infrastructure with automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell). Ensure security/compliance (SOC1/2, SOX, HIPAA, PCI, ISO27001), disaster recovery, observability, and 24x7 operational support. Lead large technical teams, translate business requirements into reliable, scalable solutions, and manage DR/BCP testing and maintenance windows.
EXL is looking for an exceptional Infrastructure Architect skilled in a diverse range of enterprise Multicoud/datacenter technologies. Strong expertise in Cloud/On-premise data center operations and software-driven automation. This role blends traditional infrastructure management with modern engineering practices, including Python development and AI-enabled automation to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency. Heavy focus on security and compliance is a key responsibility of this role. This role will involve translating business requirements into technical solutions, meeting security, compliance, SLA, disaster recovery, and operational components. Must have experience leading large technical teams. The position will architect, design and lead disaster recovery/business continuity services, including periodic DR/BCP test exercises.
ResponsibilitiesThis role is an escalation point for 24 x 7 systems and staff are on call to support production systems. This position also requires oversight and completing work during maintenance windows (nights and weekends).
- Python, REST APIs, scripting
- Infrastructure Automation (Pyhton, Ansible, Terraform, Powershell)
- Expert in Server Operating Systems, intune (Azure) & Group Policy (Windows)
- Expert in Storage Systems (Dell/EMC)
- Expert in Compute Hardware (Cisco UCS, Dell, etc)
- Expert in Hypervisor Administration (VMWare)
- Data Center Operations
- Monitoring & Observability
- Problem-solving and system design
- Experience with Cloud (AWS&Azure)
- Experience industry compliance and security requirements, SOC1/2, SOX, HIPAA, HiTrust, PCI DSS, ISO27001
Qualification and Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in AWS and Azure cloud
- 7+ years Managing VMWare Environments
- 9+ years enterprise hardware (Storage, Compute, Network)
- Strong experience in Python, Terraform, Ansible and Powershell scripting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Demonstrate strong commitment to process and controls
- Experience managing financial budgets
- BS in Computer Science, or equivalent
EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a leading data analytics and digital operations and solutions company. We partner with clients using a data and AI-led approach to reinvent business models, drive better business outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, analytics, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform operations for the world’s leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, media and retail, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have more than 54,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.
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