Associate

The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with deep technical expertise, demonstrating decisiveness in solving complex infrastructure challenges and fostering innovation across the organization.

• Design and architect comprehensive data center infrastructure solutions, including network, storage, compute, and security components
• Develop and communicate technical strategy and roadmap for data center projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery, managing timelines, budgets, and resource allocation effectively
• Oversee cross-functional teams including engineers, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes
• Conduct detailed technical assessments and feasibility studies to evaluate data center requirements and optimization opportunities
• Ensure all data center designs comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices
• Mentor and guide technical teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence
• Analyze and optimize data center performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness through innovative solutions
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies for data center modernization
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate third-party solutions for data center infrastructure components
• 10+ years of professional experience in data center architecture, infrastructure design, or related technical roles
• Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring technical teams of varying sizes
• Deep expertise in data center design, deployment, and operations
• Strong knowledge of networking, storage, and compute systems architecture
• Demonstrated project management experience with large-scale infrastructure initiatives
• Solid understanding of cloud technologies, virtualization platforms, and hybrid environments
• Proficiency in analyzing complex technical requirements and developing scalable solutions
• Excellent organizational and strategic planning skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience with industry standards and frameworks (ISO 27001, ANSI/TIA, Uptime Institute)
• Preferred: Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent networking/infrastructure credentials
• Preferred: Knowledge of data center sustainability, energy efficiency, and green technologies
• Preferred: Experience with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure architectures
• Preferred: Familiarity with data center security frameworks and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and BIM.
• Exposure to data center projects will be an added advantage.
• Experience working on building projects, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, institutional, and hospitality developments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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