**JOB DESCRIPTION

About KPMG in India**

***KPMG entities in India are professional services firm(s). These Indian member firms are affiliated with KPMG International Limited. KPMG was established in India in August 1993. Our professionals leverage the global network of firms, and are conversant with local laws, regulations, markets and competition. KPMG has offices across India in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada.***

***KPMG entities in India offer services to national and international clients in India across sectors. We strive to provide rapid, performance-based, industry-focused and technology-enabled services, which reflect a shared knowledge of global and local industries and our experience of the Indian business environment.***

Job Summary:

· Manager, the IT Infrastructure Specialist will be responsible for providing technical expertise and support during the presales process. This role involves working closely with the sales team to understand customer requirements, design suitable IT infrastructure solutions, and present these solutions to clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT infrastructure, excellent communication skills, and a customer-focused approach.

· Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer needs and requirements.

Conduct technical assessments and gather customer requirements.

Design and propose IT infrastructure solutions, including servers, storage, networking, virtualization, and cloud solutions.

Prepare and deliver technical presentations and demonstrations to customers.

Create detailed technical proposals, including solution architecture, BOM (Bill of Materials), and cost estimates.

Provide technical support and expertise during the sales cycle.

Stay updated on the latest IT infrastructure technologies and trends.

Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, and partners.

Assist in responding to RFPs (Request for Proposals) and RFIs (Request for Information).

Preferred Skills:

Experience with cloud platforms and Virtualization

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and solutions.

Familiarity with IT service management (ITSM) frameworks such as ITIL.

Proficiency in using technical design and proposal tools.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

3 to 5 years of experience in a presales or technical consulting role in the IT infrastructure domain.

Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure technologies, including servers, storage, networking, virtualization, and cloud solutions.

Experience with leading vendors such as Cisco, Dell, HP, VMware, Microsoft, and others.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Customer-focused with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

Relevant certifications (e.g. AWS, Azure, CCNA, MCSE, VCP, etc.) are a plus.