Data Center Architect – HPC​/Hyperscaler

Sr. Executive Recruiter at Blue Signal Search

A global technology leader is driving next‑gen innovation in high‑performance computing (HPC) and hyperscale infrastructure - and they’re looking for a Data Center Architect to join their elite engineering team. This is a pivotal role within a transformative tech initiative where your expertise will shape the future of data center performance, scalability, and resilience.

We’re looking for a candidate with deep architectural vision, cross‑functional leadership, and a hands‑on approach to data center design and operations. This person will work closely with senior IT leaders, facilities teams, and vendor partners to design and optimize mission‑critical infrastructure that supports advanced computational workloads.

• Design and document physical and logical layouts of data centers, including servers, networking equipment, power, and cooling.
• Architect systems that scale to meet enterprise‑level compute, storage, and network requirements for HPC/hyperscale environments.
• Forecast future resource needs and develop proactive strategies for expansion and optimization.
• Enhance operational performance by reducing power consumption, improving cooling efficiency, and boosting throughput.
• Lead implementation of robust physical and digital security protocols for data center infrastructure.
• Manage end‑to‑end execution of infrastructure buildouts—scope, schedule, budget, and vendor coordination.
• Collaborate with technology partners for procurement, installation, and lifecycle maintenance.
• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship across IT teams, promoting data center best practices.
• Partner with technical leaders and executives to ensure alignment on requirements and design priorities.
• Stay ahead of emerging data center trends, sustainability practices, and next‑gen technologies.
• Lead initiatives around automation, virtualization, and system modernization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of enterprise‑level experience designing and managing large‑scale data center environments.
• In‑depth knowledge of compute, networking, and storage systems, as well as supporting infrastructure (power and cooling).
• Proven experience designing and delivering greenfield data center builds, with deep hands‑on proficiency in modern, Arista‑based network architectures.
• Familiarity with Python and Ansible is a plus, though not a mandatory requirement.
• Demonstrated success in architecting scalable, resilient, and secure data center solutions.
• Strong project management abilities with a track record of delivering large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for engaging with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Technical certifications in data center architecture, cloud, or infrastructure technologies are a plus.

This role is for someone who thrives in high‑impact environments and is passionate about designing infrastructure that powers the most advanced computing systems in the world. If you’re ready to be a catalyst for innovation, we want to hear from you.

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