Principal - M&A IT Infrastructure - Business Consulting

Principal Consultant - M&A IT Infrastructure (Cloud, Data Centers, Networks) - Infosys Consulting Infosys Consulting's Tech Transformation Advisory Practice is seeking a Principal Consultant specializing in IT Infrastructure. Position Overview: As a Principal Consultant specializing in IT Infrastructure, you will lead and manage complex projects that involve designing, implementing, and optimizing corporate IT infrastructure environments that include cloud services, data centers, network systems, end-user management system, cybersecurity and more. You will leverage your experience to provide IT strategic direction, drive operational excellence, and ensure the security and resilience of IT processes, operations, and systems. Key Responsibilities: Strategic IT Leadership:

• Lead IT infrastructure projects, ensuring they align with the overall business strategy and IT roadmap.
• Develop and present strategic roadmaps for IT transformation, focusing on optimization, efficiency, robust security, and cost savings.
• Collaborate with senior leadership ensuring proper program governance, and business continuity.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in IT infrastructure, operations, and security, and lead their adoption where appropriate.

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable and resilient IT infrastructure, including cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), data centers, and network systems.
• Ensure seamless integration of hardware, software, and network systems for optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Guide the migration and optimization of data centers and cloud services for efficiency and scalability.
• Develop strategies for corporate IT services including Service Desk, End User Compute (EUX), and Identity management (AD, AAD) to enhance user experience.

• Implement IT operational frameworks and best practices (e.g., ITIL, COBIT) to enhance service delivery and operational performance.
• Lead transitions and transformations of IT services, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.
• Ensure high standards of performance and reliability in IT operations, including Service Desk and Network Operations Center (NOC).

• Establish and enforce IT security policies and standards to protect critical information assets.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate potential security threats.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security frameworks and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).

• Design and implement cloud strategies (public, private, hybrid) that align with business goals, scalability needs, and cost optimization.
• Enhance data center operations, including capacity planning, disaster recovery (DR) strategies, and high availability configurations.
• Optimize performance using automation tools and orchestration platforms (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes).

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored IT solutions.
• Present project updates, findings, and recommendations to client executives in a clear and concise manner.
• Act as a trusted advisor, guiding stakeholders through IT transformation processes.

• Lead project teams, ensuring clear communication, effective collaboration, and timely delivery of milestones.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering continuous learning and professional growth.

• Oversee project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure goals and timelines are met.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track project success, including uptime, incident resolution time, and cost savings.

• Collaborate with other service lines to create new joint offerings.
• Share insights through blogs, white papers, and other thought leadership.
• Develop Infosys methodologies and approaches to client delivery.
• Assist in developing IT infrastructure tools and processes.
• Coach and lead other consultants and participate in the performance management process.
• Help recruit and retain top-quality consultants.

• Lead IT infrastructure pre-sales and sales activities, including proposal development and solution presentations.
• Develop execution plans, cost estimates, and risk assessments.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Conduct market and client research.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7+ years in IT infrastructure, with significant exposure to IT operations and security.
• Proven experience managing complex IT projects.
• Consulting or client-facing experience preferred.
• M&A experience is beneficial but not required.
• Deep understanding of IT infrastructure components (servers, storage, networks, cloud services).
• Expertise in IT operations management tools and methodologies (ITIL, COBIT).
• Knowledge of IT security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST) and technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM).
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.
• Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Solid program/project management skills, including interviewing clients, process mapping, project planning, and stakeholder communication.
• Strong presentation skills and experience writing successful project proposals.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ITIL, PMP, AWS/Azure/GCP certifications are desirable but not required.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness , Hospital Indemnity, Legal)
• 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off