Principal Architect – Data Center Projects

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

📋 Description

• Design and develop extensive data center infrastructure solutions, encompassing network, storage, compute, and security elements.

• Formulate and convey the technical strategy and roadmap for data center initiatives, ensuring alignment with the broader organizational goals.

• Spearhead project planning, execution, and delivery, effectively managing timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

• Supervise cross-functional teams, including engineers, vendors, and stakeholders, to ensure successful project completion.

• Perform thorough technical assessments and feasibility studies to determine data center needs and optimization possibilities.

• Ensure all data center designs adhere to industry standards, regulatory guidelines, and best practices.

• Mentor and support technical teams, promoting a culture of ongoing learning and technical excellence.

• Analyze and enhance data center performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness through innovative approaches.

• Assess emerging technologies and propose adoption strategies for data center modernization.

• Manage vendor relationships and assess third-party solutions for data center infrastructure components.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of professional experience in data center architecture, infrastructure design, or similar technical positions.

• Established leadership experience in managing and mentoring technical teams of various sizes.

• In-depth knowledge of data center design, deployment, and operations.

• Strong understanding of networking, storage, and compute systems architecture.

• Proven project management experience with large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Solid grasp of cloud technologies, virtualization platforms, and hybrid environments.

• Proficient in analyzing complex technical requirements and formulating scalable solutions.

• Exceptional organizational and strategic planning capabilities.

• Strong communication skills and ability to manage stakeholder relationships.

• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks (ISO 27001, ANSI/TIA, Uptime Institute).

• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent networking/infrastructure credentials.

• Knowledge of data center sustainability, energy efficiency, and eco-friendly technologies.

• Experience with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure architectures.

• Understanding of data center security frameworks and compliance requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life AD&D

• Disability benefits

• Paid time off

• Leaves of absence

• Voluntary benefits

• Perks

• Flexible work options

• Well-being resources

• Employee assistance program

• Business travel insurance

• Service recognition awards

• Retirement savings plan

• Employee stock purchase plan