St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · 1 week ago
Data Center Architect
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $186K/yr
5+ years expSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital is dedicated to advancing cures for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. They are seeking a highly experienced Data Center Architect to lead the development and implementation of data center strategies, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and resilience in their infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
Conduct thorough needs assessments and capacity planning to ensure our data centers can effectively support current and future business demands
Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging data center technologies, best practices, and innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and performance
Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and construction teams to ensure data center designs meet operational requirements, industry standards (e.g., Uptime Institute tiers), and regulatory compliance
Work with design team on the selection of critical data center infrastructure components (e.g., UPS systems, generators, CRAC units, switchgear, racks, cabling)
Work closely with datacenter operations, network, and compute planning teams to align infrastructure deployments with power and space availability
Develop KPIs and dashboards for real-time visibility into capacity utilization and manage space and power capacity
Apply data analysis to inform strategic business decisions prioritizing operational trade-offs and capital spend
Collaborate with data engineering and tooling teams to drive automation initiatives to improve capacity planning and operational efficiencies
Analyze how datacenter infrastructure and design changes impact capacity and provide feedback to teams and to upper-level management
Develop and manage the data center budget for operational expenditures
Manage relationships with external vendors, contractors, and service providers involved in data center design, construction, and maintenance
Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including IT operations, network engineering, security, facilities, and finance teams, to gather requirements and ensure alignment
Present design proposals, project updates, and recommendations to senior leadership
Ensure all data center designs and operations adhere to relevant industry standards, regulations (e.g., HIPAA, PCI DSS), and environmental guidelines
Develop and implement robust risk mitigation strategies for data center infrastructure and operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, business or related field of study required
5+ progressive years of IT industry experience in systems operations environment, overseeing complex environment, deployment, and infrastructure management activities
10+ years of progressive experience in data center operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role specifically focused on data center design, planning, and construction
Experience in capacity planning for new products or geographic expansions
Strong proven experience in business stakeholder engagement and management
Some experience working relevant regulatory or statutory compliance requirements
Experience providing technical guidance and mentorship within Technology Infrastructure
Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale data center infrastructure projects from conception to completion
Deep understanding of data center critical infrastructure components (power, cooling, networking, fire suppression, security)
Strong knowledge of data center design principles, best practices, and industry standards (e.g., Uptime Institute Tier classifications)
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Highly prefer 10+ years of progressive experience in data center operations
Familiarity with DCIM (Datacenter Infrastructure Management) tools and automation frameworks preferred
Familiarity with various data center topologies and architectures
Relevant certifications (e.g., CDFOM, CDCP, DCDP, PMP, DCDC, ITIL) are highly desirable
Company
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St.
5001-10000 employees
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