Data Center Architect

Data Center Architect

Job Description

Description:

Data Center Architect

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Center Due Diligence & Strategic Assessment
Perform technical due diligence on new and existing facilities.
Evaluate power availability, redundancy, cooling capacity, environmental risk, connectivity, and expansion potential.
Review infrastructure drawings, layouts, and single-line diagrams.
Assess design maturity (Concept through IFC) and contractor capability.
Identify technical, schedule, and scalability risks with structured reporting.
Validate infrastructure alignment with high-density and future roadmap requirements.
Lab Design & Global Standards Leadership
Develop scalable, modular lab designs optimized for density, airflow, accessibility, and operational efficiency.
Set direction and define global lab design standards across client BUs and use cases.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and evolving best practices.
Integrate energy-efficient and sustainable design principles into all deployments.
Utilize advanced modeling and simulation tools for airflow and thermal validation where required.
Infrastructure Strategy & Technology Integration
Define corporate standards for power distribution, cooling systems, IT networking space, and rack density.
Assess and implement high-density and liquid cooling readiness.
Support integration of renewable energy strategies and advanced cooling technologies.
Lead implementation and governance of DCIM, monitoring, and automation platforms.
Ensure modular and POD-based expansion strategies support long-term scalability.
Construction Monitoring & Deployment Governance
Monitor construction progress, quality, and contractor performance.
Evaluate supply chain readiness for critical long-lead infrastructure components.
Track execution against schedule and budget constraints.
Lead design reviews and ensure alignment between intent and build.
Oversee commissioning and validate operational readiness prior to deployment.
Stakeholder & Program Management
Lead cross-functional collaboration across IT, Facilities, Real Estate, Procurement, and Product SMEs.
Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining delivery timelines.
Liaise with vendors and contractors to ensure installation timelines and standards adherence.
Provide executive-level reporting on risk, budget, and schedule health.
Maintain detailed documentation of specifications, assessments, and progress tracking.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

Semiconductor or high-density data center design, construction, or operations.
Proven experience in large-scale lab or data center architecture and build-outs.
Strong background in infrastructure assessment and technical due diligence.
Experience reviewing construction drawings and overseeing commissioning.
Familiarity with high-density computing, cloud-scale environments, and high-performance networks.
Experience with airflow modeling or thermal simulation tools.
Knowledge of DCIM and infrastructure monitoring systems.
Relevant data center certifications (DCCA, CDCDP, or similar) preferred.
Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status