Intelligent Infrastructure Services Advisory Lead
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We are seeking an experienced leaders for Intelligent Infrastructure Services Advisory to lead large-scale technology transformation initiatives for complex, global organizations. This role blends deep infrastructure engineering expertise with strong advisory, program leadership, and executive-level client engagement. You will serve as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, and senior technology leaders, helping them modernize, optimize, and future-proof their infrastructure across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
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Advise senior client executives on infrastructure strategy, operating models, and technology transformation roadmaps
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Lead complex infrastructure engineering programs, including cloud migration, data center transformation, resiliency/DR, and infrastructure modernization
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Translate business objectives into actionable infrastructure architectures and delivery plans
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Provide thought leadership on emerging infrastructure trends (cloud, automation, resilience, cost optimization, AIOps)
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Design and oversee end-to-end infrastructure engineering solutions across compute, storage, network, platform, and service management
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Own delivery excellence, risk management, financial performance, and client satisfaction for large engagements
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Support business development through solution shaping, executive workshops, and proposal leadership
Core Technical & Advisory Skills:
Intelligent Infrastructure Services & Architecture
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Compute, storage, network, virtualization, and platform services
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Hybrid and multi-cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP preferred)
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Resiliency, high availability, backup, and disaster recovery
Transformation & Advisory
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Infrastructure strategy and roadmap development
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Cloud adoption frameworks and migration factory models
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Operating model and organizational design
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Cost optimization, FinOps, and infrastructure rationalization
Engineering Excellence
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Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation
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DevOps, SRE, and modern infrastructure delivery practices
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Tooling for observability, monitoring, and operational analytics
Leadership & Communication
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Executive-level communication and storytelling
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Program and portfolio governance
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Stakeholder management across business and technology leaders
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Team leadership, coaching, and talent development
Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.
Required Background & Experience
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Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, infrastructure engineering, or technology consulting
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Minimum 8 years in a leadership role delivering large-scale infrastructure or cloud programs
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
Preferred Qualifications
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Infrastructure architecture and engineering (on-premises, hybrid, and cloud) experience
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Cloud transformation and migration programs (public, private, and hybrid cloud) experience
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Infrastructure operations, resiliency, and service transformation
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Proven experience advising C-level and senior technology executives in large, complex enterprises
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Strong background in professional services, consulting, or enterprise technology environments
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Experience leading large, multi-vendor infrastructure programs
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Strong understanding of regulatory, security, and risk considerations in infrastructure design
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Industry certifications (cloud, architecture, or infrastructure)
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Experience across regulated industries such as financial services, life sciences, or public sector
What You'll Bring
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A balance of hands-on infrastructure engineering credibility and strategic advisory mindset
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The ability to simplify complex technical topics for executive audiences
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A track record of delivering measurable business outcomes through infrastructure transformation
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Passion for building high-performing teams and developing future leaders
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 08/29/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
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California $132,500 to $396,500
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Virginia $122,700 to $364,800
Washington $141,100 to $364,800
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