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Centraprise

Data Center Architect

Centraprise, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Senior Recruiter @ Centraprise | U.S Recruiting, IT Recruitment, Professional Recruitment We are seeking an experienced

Data Center Migration Architect

to lead the planning, design, and execution of large-scale data center migrations across

Windows

and

Linux

environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in infrastructure architecture, system migrations, virtualization, and cloud readiness, along with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end architecture and strategy for data center migrations, consolidations, or transformations.

Conduct detailed assessments of existing infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking, and applications.

Design migration solutions for mixed environments (Windows & Linux).

Define migration paths, tooling, timelines, and rollback strategies.

Collaborate with internal IT teams, vendors, and business units to ensure successful execution.

Create HLDs (High-Level Designs) and LLDs (Low-Level Designs) for migration activities.

Oversee test and validation procedures pre- and post-migration.

Ensure minimal downtime and service continuity throughout the migration lifecycle.

Monitor project milestones and provide timely updates to leadership.

Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues during the migration process.

Required Skills and Qualifications

8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure roles, with at least 3 years in data center migrations.

Proven experience in

Windows Server

(2012, 2016, 2019) and

Linux

(Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu) environments.

Strong experience in

data center migration

strategy, planning, and execution.

Familiarity with tools like

VMware vSphere ,

Hyper‑V ,

CloudEndure ,

Double‑Take , or similar.

Deep knowledge of

virtualization ,

storage , and

networking

concepts.

Experience with

cloud platforms

(AWS, Azure, GCP) is a strong plus.

Strong documentation and design skills (HLD, LLD).

Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Contract

Job Function Information Technology

Industry IT Services and IT Consulting

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