Data Center Architect

Responsible for mapping data center networking solutions to business technology requirements. Leverages Data Network Standards to design data center constructs that meet technical and functional Line-of-Business requirements. Able to develop technology designs, supervise the implementation of these designs, verify their proper functionality, and act as a technical consultant for any issues encountered over the project lifecycle.

• Capable of working with line-of-business and business technology staff to understand and meet project requirements. Acts as a trusted partner to provide solutions to their needs.
• Engages in high severity production incidents and problem tickets in support of any data network redesign requirements.
• Able to adjust designs to meet business-required levels of cost, reliability, and functionality. Able to understand, formulate, and communicate complex designs with other technology partners within TI
• Assists in the training of junior associates
• Engages program management and product engineering teams for process and application improvement opportunities
• Reviews system documentation for accuracy and updates as necessary.
• Provides feedback to product teams as to the catalog of standard products, and business requirements for changes to the catalog.

Professional Competencies (Must Haves)

• Possess end to end knowledge of Data Center technical environment.
• Must have history working in or supporting data center network infrastructure environment for large enterprise or carrier.
• Must have worked with switching equipment for a minimum of 7 years (architecting or designing network solutions).
• Must have clear understanding of current and upcoming trends in the data center networking area including: Virtualization, TRILL/Fabric Path, Blade technologies, GRID computing, Low Latency switching, and Software Defined Networking (SDN).
• Must have thorough understanding of switching/routing family of products and their functionality
• Must be adept at taking business requirements and mapping them to technical designs for implementation.
• Must be able to assist in resolution of complex issues during high pressure situations.
• Must be able to communicate with a wide range of staff, from technology implementation through senior management levels.
• Capable of quickly learning new technologies and procedures, as well as being willing to train others in procedures mastered as part of implementations.

Other Skills (Desired)

• 10+ years working in Information Technology
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communications skills and presentation skills
• Problem solving and analytical capabilities