Data Center Architect

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Dallas / $190000 - $250000 annum

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Salary
SALARY:

$190000 - $250000

Location

LOCATION

Dallas

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Are you an experienced Data Center Architect ready to drive critical infrastructure decisions at scale? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your designs power the core operations of a global organization? If you're passionate about building secure, high-performance, and future-ready data centers, this opportunity is for you.

About the Company:

My client is a global leader in advanced manufacturing and technology, producing semiconductors that power the world's most innovative products. With a deep commitment to precision, reliability, and operational excellence, the company's IT organization plays a vital role in supporting mission-critical systems and enabling technological breakthroughs across industries. Infrastructure is at the core of everything the company builds, and the data center is where it all begins.

About the Role:

My client is seeking a Data Center Architect to design and guide the evolution of its enterprise-scale data center infrastructure. This role sits at the intersection of technology strategy and operations, with responsibility for everything from capacity planning and performance optimization to security and vendor management. You'll lead the architecture and planning of physical and virtual infrastructure, ensuring the systems are built for scale, efficiency, and resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Infrastructure Design: Develop detailed physical and logical designs for data center components, server racks, networking, storage, power, and cooling.
  • Capacity Planning: Analyze and forecast data center requirements to support current and future business needs.
  • Performance Optimization: Ensure the data center operates at peak efficiency through system and process tuning.
  • Security Implementation: Establish strong physical and cyber security measures to protect critical infrastructure.
  • Vendor Management: Oversee vendor relationships related to equipment procurement, installation, and service.
  • Project Management: Lead infrastructure projects, managing budgets, timelines, and cross-functional coordination.
  • Technical Leadership: Mentor IT teams, provide architectural direction, and lead virtualization and automation initiatives.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with server, storage, and executive teams to align architecture with business strategy.
  • Trend Monitoring: Stay ahead of emerging trends in data center technology, sustainability, and design.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in data center architecture within large enterprise environments.
  • Strong technical knowledge of servers, storage, networking, cooling, and power systems.
  • Proven ability to develop end-to-end data center designs and documentation.
  • Skilled in performance tuning, virtualization, and automation across infrastructure layers.
  • Experienced in managing complex projects and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, able to interface with both technical teams and senior leadership.
  • Leadership experience in guiding engineering or IT operations teams.
  • Relevant certifications in data center technologies and architecture are preferred.

What the Company Offers:

  • A high-impact role in a mission-critical function with global visibility.
  • The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and lead major infrastructure initiatives.
  • A collaborative environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
  • A chance to architect systems that directly support next-generation products and global operations.

If you're a strategic thinker with the technical depth and leadership skills to shape enterprise-scale infrastructure, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

CONTACT

Gabriella Varela

Recruitment Consultant

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