Intelligent Infrastructure Services Advisory Lead

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 • Advise senior client executives on infrastructure strategy, operating models, and technology transformation roadmaps • Lead complex infrastructure engineering programs, including cloud migration, data center transformation, resiliency/DR, and infrastructure modernization • Translate business objectives into actionable infrastructure architectures and delivery plans • Provide thought leadership on emerging infrastructure trends (cloud, automation, resilience, cost optimization, AIOps) • Design and oversee end-to-end infrastructure engineering solutions across compute, storage, network, platform, and service management • Own delivery excellence, risk management, financial performance, and client satisfaction for large engagements • Support business development through solution shaping, executive workshops, and proposal leadership Core Technical & Advisory Skills: Intelligent Infrastructure Services & Architecture • Compute, storage, network, virtualization, and platform services • Hybrid and multi-cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP preferred) • Resiliency, high availability, backup, and disaster recovery Transformation & Advisory • Infrastructure strategy and roadmap development • Cloud adoption frameworks and migration factory models • Operating model and organizational design • Cost optimization, FinOps, and infrastructure rationalization Engineering Excellence • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation • DevOps, SRE, and modern infrastructure delivery practices • Tooling for observability, monitoring, and operational analytics Leadership & Communication • Executive-level communication and storytelling • Program and portfolio governance • Stakeholder management across business and technology leaders • 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 • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, infrastructure engineering, or technology consulting • Minimum 8 years in a leadership role delivering large-scale infrastructure or cloud programs • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)  Preferred Qualifications • Infrastructure architecture and engineering (on-premises, hybrid, and cloud) experience • Cloud transformation and migration programs (public, private, and hybrid cloud) experience • Infrastructure operations, resiliency, and service transformation • Proven experience advising C-level and senior technology executives in large, complex enterprises • Strong background in professional services, consulting, or enterprise technology environments • Experience leading large, multi-vendor infrastructure programs • Strong understanding of regulatory, security, and risk considerations in infrastructure design • Industry certifications (cloud, architecture, or infrastructure) • Experience across regulated industries such as financial services, life sciences, or public sector What You'll Bring • A balance of hands-on infrastructure engineering credibility and strategic advisory mindset • The ability to simplify complex technical topics for executive audiences • A track record of delivering measurable business outcomes through infrastructure transformation • 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: Role Location Annual Salary Range California $132,500 to $396,500 Cleveland $122,700 to $317,200 Colorado $132,500 to $342,600 District of Columbia $141,100 to $364,800 Illinois $122,700 to $342,600 Maine $112,900 to $291,800 Maryland $132,500 to $342,600 Massachusetts $132,500 to $364,800 Minnesota $132,500 to $342,600 New York $122,700 to $396,500 New Jersey $141,100 to $396,500 Virginia $122,700 to $364,800 Washington $141,100 to $364,800