Independent Consultant — IT Infrastructure Audit & Optimization

Novetum · India

Independent Consultant — IT Infrastructure Audit & Optimization

Company: Novetum 

Department: IT Infrastructure

Location: Bangalore, India (On-site)

Employment Type: Contract, Independent Consultant(Fixed-term, 5–6 months)

We are engaging an independent IT Infrastructure Audit Consultant to assess and optimize the technology ecosystem of a full-service law firm headquartered in Bangalore. As the firm scales, it is seeking an objective, expert evaluation of its current infrastructure to identify risks, inefficiencies, and modernization opportunities — and to deliver a clear, prioritized roadmap for future investment.

This is a high-visibility advisory engagement, working directly with senior leadership and IT stakeholders to shape the firm's technology direction over the next 5–6 months.

• Assess the current state of IT infrastructure across the firm's Bangalore office and any connected locations
• Evaluate network architecture, including LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, firewalls, VPN, and remote-access setups
• Review server, storage, and compute infrastructure across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments
• Assess data security, access controls, and compliance posture, with particular attention to client data confidentiality obligations typical of legal practice
• Evaluate endpoint and device management practices across the user base
• Review backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity readiness
• Assess IT service management, helpdesk operations, and vendor/AMC management practices
• Review software licensing and asset management processes
• Identify gaps, risks, single points of failure, and technical debt in the existing environment
• Develop a future-ready, secure, and cost-optimized infrastructure roadmap, sequenced by priority
• Present findings and recommendations directly to firm leadership and IT stakeholders

• Current-state infrastructure assessment report
• Gap analysis and risk register
• Infrastructure optimization and modernization roadmap (short / medium / long-term)
• Cost-benefit view for major recommended changes
• Final presentation and walkthrough with leadership and IT stakeholders

• Demonstrated experience auditing IT infrastructure for professional services, legal, or similarly regulated organizations (preferred)
• Strong understanding of data security and confidentiality requirements relevant to the legal sector
• Proven ability to work independently and engage directly with senior leadership and technical stakeholders
• Hands-on knowledge of network architecture, cloud/hybrid infrastructure, data security, endpoint management, and IT service management
• Relevant certifications such as ITIL, CISA, or cloud platform certifications preferred, though not mandatory.