InfoPeople Corporation
Data Center Architect (New York)
InfoPeople Corporation, New York, New York, United States, 10261
Seeking an experienced
Data Center Architect
to lead enterprise-scale data center architecture, modernization, and transformation initiatives. This role serves as the technical authority across design, migration, operations transition, and stakeholder engagement in highly regulated environments. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end data center architecture for design, build, migration, and operational transition Architect and modernize compute, storage/SAN, network/WAN, backup, voice, and physical data center facilities Eliminate single points of failure and modernize legacy environments Drive data center modernization, including legacy-to-modern migrations (e.g., tape to Commvault, UNIX transitions, hybrid/cloud models) Design physical data center layouts including racks, power, cooling, cabling, grounding, and space planning Own project lifecycle: requirements, architecture, RFPs, financial modeling, installation, commissioning, cutover, and migrations Develop CapEx/OpEx forecasts, cost models, and executive-level business cases Ensure operational readiness, documentation, lifecycle management, and smooth handoff to operations teams Design and enhance monitoring, observability, automation, KPIs, and alerting strategies Ensure compliance with security, audit, and regulatory standards Lead capacity planning, roadmap development, and SLA/KPI definition Act as a trusted SME, collaborating with infrastructure, application, operations, vendors, and facilities teams Required Skills & Experience Enterprise data center architecture leadership experience Strong expertise in compute (physical/virtual), storage/SAN, networking, backup, and facilities design Hands-on experience with data center modernization and hybrid/cloud integration (AWS preferred) Strong understanding of monitoring, automation, and DevOps-aligned infrastructure practices Proven experience with financial planning, cost modeling, and executive presentations Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience working in regulated or public-sector environments preferred
Data Center Architect
to lead enterprise-scale data center architecture, modernization, and transformation initiatives. This role serves as the technical authority across design, migration, operations transition, and stakeholder engagement in highly regulated environments. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end data center architecture for design, build, migration, and operational transition Architect and modernize compute, storage/SAN, network/WAN, backup, voice, and physical data center facilities Eliminate single points of failure and modernize legacy environments Drive data center modernization, including legacy-to-modern migrations (e.g., tape to Commvault, UNIX transitions, hybrid/cloud models) Design physical data center layouts including racks, power, cooling, cabling, grounding, and space planning Own project lifecycle: requirements, architecture, RFPs, financial modeling, installation, commissioning, cutover, and migrations Develop CapEx/OpEx forecasts, cost models, and executive-level business cases Ensure operational readiness, documentation, lifecycle management, and smooth handoff to operations teams Design and enhance monitoring, observability, automation, KPIs, and alerting strategies Ensure compliance with security, audit, and regulatory standards Lead capacity planning, roadmap development, and SLA/KPI definition Act as a trusted SME, collaborating with infrastructure, application, operations, vendors, and facilities teams Required Skills & Experience Enterprise data center architecture leadership experience Strong expertise in compute (physical/virtual), storage/SAN, networking, backup, and facilities design Hands-on experience with data center modernization and hybrid/cloud integration (AWS preferred) Strong understanding of monitoring, automation, and DevOps-aligned infrastructure practices Proven experience with financial planning, cost modeling, and executive presentations Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience working in regulated or public-sector environments preferred