Data Center Infrastructure Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and architect the physical infrastructure necessary to facilitate data center scale deployments of networks, servers, and GPUs, including rack layouts, components, cable management, power, and cooling needs.

• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to establish and evolve the hardware deployment strategies and designs essential for meeting business, scalability, redundancy, and security criteria.

• Develop and assess hardware BOMs for deployments to confirm alignment with business and design specifications.

• Produce documentation, drawings, cable schedules, and technical materials for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Partner with facilities, vendors, and on-site contractors to effectively construct and launch new facilities and hardware deployments.

• Verify installations and connections against design specifications.

• Collaborate with internal teams and contractors to identify and resolve any hardware or connectivity issues.

• Work alongside project management teams and other stakeholders to oversee the physical infrastructure components of projects.

• Create and maintain physical infrastructure documentation and assist in training other technical teams on physical infrastructure.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Over 7 years of experience in server infrastructure, with a minimum of 3 years in an architecture or design capacity.

• Familiarity with colocation, hyperscale, or enterprise-class data center providers.

• Comprehensive understanding of network hardware, designs, and cabling.

• Expertise in server hardware components, configurations, and storage systems.

• Extensive knowledge of data center facility equipment, operations, and design standards, including power, cooling, cabling, monitoring, and operations.

• Proficient in Linux and common Network OS platforms.

• Proven history of successfully leading large-scale data center projects from initiation to completion.

• Capability to lead cross-functional projects and mentor junior engineers.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Exceptional communication and documentation abilities.

• Highly organized, self-motivated, and adept at managing multiple priorities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Excellent Medical Benefits with 100% company-paid premiums for employee-only plans, plus 100% company-paid dental and vision premiums.

• 401(k) plan matching 100% up to 4% with immediate vesting.

• Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year.

• 11 Holidays plus Paid Time Off Accrual with a Rollover Plan.

• Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3-year and 10-year anniversaries, along with a 1-month paid sabbatical every 5 years and an Anniversary Bonus each year.

• $500 for first-year remote office setup and $400 each subsequent year for new equipment.

• Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month.

• Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month.

• Company-paid Wellable subscription.