Infrastructure Head @ Sutherland Global

Architecture & Design:Design, architect, and implement VMware virtualization solutions for on-premise data centers in line with banking industry requirementsLead the design and implementation of AWS and Azure cloud infrastructures, ensuring they meet the specific security and compliance needs of banking operationsArchitect and manage hybrid cloud environments that integrate on-premises and cloud systems while adhering to banking regulatory frameworksEnsure robust network security architectures, integrating firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and other network security solutions tailored for financial institutions Cloud & Network Operations:Oversee daily operations of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and on-premise VMware environments within the context of banking servicesManage, monitor, and troubleshoot network infrastructure, ensuring compliance with banking regulations such as PCI DSS, SOX, and FFIEC guidelinesEnsure the performance, availability, and capacity planning of all systems, optimizing for banking workloads and transaction processing systemsImplement and manage DevOps pipelines to support continuous delivery and integration efforts for cloud-based banking applicationsTeam Leadership & Management:Lead and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring strong alignment with banking operational goals and technical objectivesAssign tasks and manage team performance in VMware, cloud, network, and security operations, focusing on banking system reliability and uptimeProvide technical leadership in resolving complex operational issues and outages, ensuring minimal downtime and regulatory complianceSecurity & Compliance:Develop and enforce network security strategies, ensuring compliance with banking security standards and Zero Trust architecture principlesConduct security audits and implement measures to safeguard sensitive financial data against vulnerabilities and breachesEnsure compliance with industry regulations including PCI DSS, GDPR, SOX, and other banking-related mandatesInnovation & Optimization:Continuously improve systems to enhance reliability, scalability, and security within the framework of banking sector requirementsDrive cost optimizations in cloud infrastructure through FinOps best practices, particularly within the constraints of banking budgetsStay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in cloud computing, networking, and security for the financial sectorRequired Qualifications:Experience:10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure with significant hands-on experience in VMware, AWS, Azure, and network security within the banking industryProven experience in team management, leading operations in banking or financial services environmentsDeep understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc) and network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls) in banking networksStrong experience in security architecture: firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, IAM, VPN, and network segmentation within the financial industryTechnical Skills:Expertise in VMware vSphere, vCenter, and related virtualization technologies used in bankingDeep knowledge of AWS and Azure cloud services (eg, EC2, S3, VPC, Azure VM, Azure Networking) and their financial services-specific offeringsProficiency in network administration (Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, or equivalent) and network troubleshooting in financial networksStrong command over cloud-native security tools and zero-trust architecture, with a focus on banking data protectionExperience with automation tools and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)Industry Experience:Banking industry experience is a must, with a deep understanding of banking operations, transaction systems, security, and complianceHands-on experience in dealing with banking-specific regulations such as PCI DSS, SOX, GDPR, FFIEC, and NIST