System Architect
Core
Design end-to-end technical architecture for data center control and automation systems, including electrical power, cooling, and facility systems.
Role type
Senior System Architect (Automation & Control Systems)
Builds
SCADA, PLC/RTU, DCIM, historian, and enterprise integration platforms for high-availability infrastructure.
Domain
Industrial Automation / Data Center Infrastructure
Required skills
System architecture, SCADA, PLC/RTU, DCIM, control philosophy definition, fail-safe behavior design, alarm logic, OT/IT interface design, vendor evaluation, FAT/SAT/IST strategy, risk register management
Preferred skills
Data center operations, semiconductor facility experience, OT cybersecurity (IEC 62443), electrical safety standards (NFPA/NEC/IEC), TIA-942, Uptime Institute Tier concepts
Technologies
Cloud, ITIL, Network, PLC, TOGAF, Ada, Flow Matrix
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end technical architecture from concept to commissioning; Define control philosophy, automation sequences, and fail-safe behaviors; Lead design reviews for control panels, I/O allocation, and sensor selection; Review vendor proposals for SCADA, DCIM, and UPS systems; Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, IT, and cybersecurity teams; Produce system architecture documents and interface control documents; Develop test strategies and commissioning support documents.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership
