Job Title:  Principal Production Services

Nomura Overview:

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Banking. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.

Nomura Services, India supports the group’s global businesses. With world-class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support, the firm plays a key role in facilitating the group’s global operations across four international regions.

At Nomura, creating an inclusive workplace is a priority. Our approach to inclusion encompasses a variety of initiatives, including sensitization campaigns, implementing conducive policies & programs, providing infrastructure support and engaging in community events. Over time, we have made meaningful progress in these areas, and this commitment has been well-recognized across the industry. We are proud recipients of the prestigious Top 10 Employers award by the India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI), IWEI Gold Employer of Choice awards, India CSR Leadership Award 2024 for Holistic Village Development Program and the YUVA Unstoppable Changemaker Awards.

Business Unit Overview

As the agency-model execution services arm of the Nomura Group, Instinet Incorporated subsidiaries provide brokerage services to clients in over 60 markets around the world. Through its advanced suite of electronic trading strategies, experienced high-touch trading group, top-ranked Commission Management services, award-winning desktop trading platform, and unparalleled access to insightful analytics, content and unique liquidity, Instinet helps institutions lower overall trading costs and ultimately improve investment performance. In the US, Instinet also offers a boutique-model Equity Research offering to assist their clients in the pursuit of alpha generation in a changing landscape. Over the course of its 50+ year history, Instinet has introduced a range of now industry-standard trading technologies and has been an innovator at the forefront of the market's evolution. For more information, please visit www.instinet.com.

GES-SIG (Global execution services – Specialist Infrastructure group)

SIG is consisting of infrastructure group which contain silos of private cloud, public cloud, Unix, windows, Storage, backup and engineering departments. These services are backbone for enterprise solutions to cater business in Instinet ASIA, UK and US.

Role & Responsibilities:

This is a Techno managerial role. The selected person would be “VP-TOC (Technical Operation Centre)” and would report to Instinet IT – Engineering Head. It’s very high ownership as the selected person would be part of a team that’s responsible for a significant part of overall GES-SIG coverage. In addition, the selected person would independently work with global stakeholders and various Application groups towards high quality delivery out of Mumbai Infrastructure team.

We are looking for a seasoned IT Infrastructure operation, with deep seated engineering mind set, who is capable of handling population scale infrastructure connected to a highly efficient network backbone, in an extremely cost-efficient environment. Ideal candidate must have deep understanding of Unix based Operating system (preferably Linux), Infrastructure as Code, Storage Technologies, Open-Source eco-system, Server Virtualization, Automated Compute and resources Capacity provisioning, hands on experience with Task automation using any one of Shell Scripting, Python etc. Incumbent must have strong knowledge of system performance with deep knowledge on Unix Kernel level fundamentals. It is expected of the candidate that s/he should be able to not only design Infrastructure architecture but be able to monitor and debug performance and reliability issues originating of infrastructure engineering. Candidate will have to manage large scale delivery projects along with being able to coordinate with diverse stakeholders such as Banks, third Party application providers, Internal stakeholders such as engineering teams, Product Managers, Product architects and must possess ability to effectively function in a cross functional environment

Duties & responsibilities (includes but is not limited to):

Infrastructure Solution Architect & operations

• Server Virtualization & Platforms: Design server and compute solutions using VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter, OpenStack, OpenShift, and KVM. Architect hybrid cloud-ready platforms integrating containers, orchestration, and bare-metal servers.
• Storage Systems: Architect and manage storage environments including SAN, NAS, object storage, and software-defined storage. Technologies may include
• Hitachi, NetApp, Dell Power Store, , etc.
• Backup & DR Infrastructure: Implement enterprise backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) solutions using tools like Commvault, Veritas NetBackup, ensuring high availability (HA) and business continuity.
• Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure: Design and implement hybrid IT infrastructure that integrates on-premises systems with public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP) including cloud VPN, Direct Connect, and ExpressRoute.
• Automation: Knowledge of at least one programming language from BASH, Shell Scripting, Python.
• Strong Knowledge of Infrastructure automatic provisioning technologies such as Ansible must have skill

. Good understanding of Network Architecture

• Data Center Networking: Assist in Architecting and managing data center networks with Cisco ACI, Software Defined Networking (SDN), and network fabric technologies to provide secure, scalable, and automated connectivity.
• SD-WAN & WAN Optimization: Collaborate with Network architecture and design/build team to Design and deploy SD-WAN solutions for secure, optimized branch-to-DC/cloud connectivity, using platforms like Cisco Viptela, Fortinet SD-WAN, or Silver Peak.
• Cloud Connectivity: Ensure secure and resilient cloud interconnectivity (e.g., VPN/IPSec, MPLS extensions, cloud load balancers) across hybrid environments in consultation with Network architecture/build/design teams

Project Execution & Technical Leadership

• Lead infrastructure design and execution for data center refreshes, Datacenter migration, branch network upgrades, and infrastructure transformation initiatives. Driving for excellence and timely delivery is the essence of the role.
• Provide hands-on guidance and support during critical deployments, performance tuning, failover simulations, and capacity planning.
• Ensure all infrastructure projects follow security and compliance guidelines, including NIST, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR and internal IT governance.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication

• Collaborate with application, DevOps, cybersecurity, and compliance teams to align infrastructure to business and regulatory requirements.
• Convert high-level business and application requirements into scalable, robust technical infrastructure designs.
• Produce detailed architecture documentation, HLD/LLDs, SOPs, and knowledge transfer material.

Vendor & Technology Management

• Evaluate, select, and manage vendors for server, storage, and cloud integration solutions.
• Engage with OEMs and partners (e.g., Cisco, Dell, NetApp, VMware, Red Hat, HPE, AWS, Microsoft) for technology roadmaps, licensing, and PoCs.
• Shifts: Coverage 24X7 TOC operations

Position Specifications :

We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees. We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, carer’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age.

*Applying for this role does not amount to a job offer or create an obligation on Nomura to provide a job offer. The expression "Nomura" refers to Nomura Services India Private Limited together with its affiliates.

*The benefits are subject to change and will be in accordance with Company’s policies as may be applicable from time to time).