Principal Architect- Data Center Projects
Core
Design and deliver scalable, secure, and efficient data center infrastructure solutions, including network, storage, compute, and security components, for public and private sector clients.
Role type
Principal Architect (Data Center Projects)
Builds
Data center infrastructure projects (advisory, planning, design, engineering, and construction management)
Domain
Infrastructure consulting, data centers, buildings
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Data center architecture, infrastructure design, project management, cross-functional team leadership, technical assessments, vendor management, industry standards compliance (ISO 27001, ANSI/TIA, Uptime Institute), cloud technologies, virtualization, hybrid environments, design tools (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, BIM), building project experience
Preferred skills
Networking certifications (CCNA, CCNP), data center sustainability knowledge, multi-cloud architecture, data center security frameworks
Technologies
AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, BIM, cloud platforms, virtualization platforms
Responsibilities
Design comprehensive data center infrastructure solutions; develop technical strategy and roadmap; lead project planning, execution, and delivery; oversee cross-functional teams; conduct technical assessments and feasibility studies; ensure compliance with industry standards; mentor technical teams; optimize data center performance and cost-effectiveness; evaluate emerging technologies; manage vendor relationships
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & hands-on architecture
