Senior Principal - Infrastructure M&A - Business Consulting

Senior Principal Consultant - IT Infrastructure (Cloud, Data Centers, Networks) - Infosys Consulting As a Senior Principal Consultant specializing in IT Infrastructure, you will lead and manage multiple high-impact, complex projects that involve designing, implementing, and optimizing corporate IT infrastructure environments. These environments include cloud services, data centers, network systems, end-user management systems, cybersecurity, and more. You will provide strategic direction, drive operational excellence, and ensure the security and resilience of IT processes, operations, and systems. Strategic IT Leadership:

• Provide vision and leadership to several IT infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy and long-term IT roadmap.
• Develop and communicate strategic roadmaps for IT transformation, focusing on infrastructure optimization, operational efficiency, robust security measures, and cost optimization.
• Partner with C-level executives to define and execute IT infrastructure strategies that support business growth, transformation, and resilience. .
• Lead the development and execution of IT strategies during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless separation or integration and realization of synergies.

Business Development and Sales:

• Drive IT M&A consulting business development and sales initiatives, leading the creation of proposal and effective solutions.
• Develop comprehensive execution plans, detailed cost estimates, and risk assessments to ensure successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Conduct comprehensive market and client research to identify trends, informed business growth strategies and position Infosys consulting as leader in IT Infrastructure consulting space.

IT Infrastructure Management:

• 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, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and implement strategies for corporate IT services including Service Desk, End User Compute (EUX), and Identity management (AD, AAD) to enhance user experience.

IT Operations Excellence:

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

IT Security Governance:

• Establish and enforce comprehensive IT security policies and standards to protect critical information assets.
• Conduct thorough 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).

Cloud and Data Center Strategy:

• Design and implement advanced 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 advanced automation tools and orchestration platforms (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes).

Client and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior 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 complex IT transformation processes.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor senior project teams, ensuring clear communication, effective collaboration, and timely delivery of milestones.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth among team members.

Project / Program Management:

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

Thought Leadership & Practice Development:

• Collaborate with other service lines to create innovative joint offerings.
• Share insights through high-impact blogs, white papers, and other thought leadership.
• Assist in developing cutting-edge IT infrastructure tools and processes.
• Coach and lead other consultants and actively participate in the performance management process.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 9+ years in IT infrastructure, with significant exposure to IT operations and security.
• M&A experience is 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). .
• Ability to travel up to 100%.
• U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. Infosys will not sponsor H-1B or other work authorization for this role at this time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Functional expertise in finance, human resources, supply chain, and IT.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ITIL, PMP, AWS/Azure/GCP certifications are desirable but not required.

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits :-

• 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

About Us
Infosys Consulting is the global management and technology consulting practice of Infosys, a global leader in technology services and consulting. We combine the power of time-tested methodologies, people-driven innovation and disruptive technology to enable leaders of the world's top brands pursue a path of smart transformation. Together with our clients, internal and external partners, we co-create and execute pragmatic strategies and solutions that transform organizations and define the future of business. Our dynamically growing consultancy offers our consultants:

• A flat organization structure with direct access to our senior-most leaders
• An entrepreneurial environment full of bright, highly motivated consultants
• Opportunities for motivated consultants to impact local communities

We have offices in over 20 countries. Our U.S. hub office cities are Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Seattle and San Francisco. Visit www.infosys.com/services/consulting for more information.

Infosys is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.