Aligned Data Centers · 1 day ago
Manager, Telecommunications Design
Plano, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAligned Data Centers is one of the fastest-growing, privately held data center companies, dedicated to driving positive change through innovation and operational excellence. The Manager of Telecommunications Design will oversee the design and implementation of telecommunications infrastructure and services, ensuring compliance with industry standards and improving operational efficiency. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships to enhance telecommunications capabilities.
Information ServicesInformation TechnologyInfrastructure
Responsibilities
Support the strategic roadmap for telecommunications operations, aligning it with business objectives and industry’s best practices
Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements related to telecommunications in the data center industry
Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement, leveraging new technologies and solutions to enhance telecommunications services
Oversee the design, installation, and commissioning of telecommunications infrastructure within the data center to include:
Support & maintain critical Div. 27.00 specifications and standards
Ensure standards and specifications are adhered to during bid phase
Ensure contractors fully meet installation & test requirements prior to handover
Review each phase of design deliverables
Support conceptual/directional design decisions at inception
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Operations, and Sales to ensure seamless integration of telecommunications systems
Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and security protocols in all telecommunications infrastructure projects
Oversee the design, installation, and commissioning of the AV and security infrastructure within the data centers to include:
Support & maintain critical Div. 28.00 specifications and standards
Ensure standards and specifications are adhered to during bid phase
Ensure contractors fully meet installation & test requirements prior to handover
Review each phase of design deliverables
Support conceptual/directional design decisions at inception
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Operations, Security, and Sales to ensure seamless integration of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and security protocols
Perform periodic site physicals, a robust assessment of site operations and select testing to ensure best possible uptime and reliability
Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of telecommunications systems to meet customer SLAs and business needs
Coordination and support for customer pursuits when any deviation to designs or standards is required
Help coordinate technical investigations and assessment of assets under consideration for acquisition
Maintain relationships with telecommunications vendors and service providers
Report to management vendor performance, and coordinate timely delivery of equipment, services, and support
Support the engineering team on Aligned’s technical topics and matters and will work directly with the internal and external design teams to ensure technical compliance
Raise Aligned’s technical capabilities and enhance performance across multiple work streams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or RCDD with minimum 5 years of applicable data center experience
Extensive experience in TIA-942 data center telecommunications, and general campus/building ICT design standards
Strong technical knowledge of telecommunications systems, protocols, and industry standards
Experience with large-scale network design, deployment, and management
General understanding of data center infrastructure and operations
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge and experience working with AutoCAD or Revit
Design drawing and specification familiarity
Benefits
Generous 401k match with immediate vesting
Free membership to Gympass which provides our employees a rich health and wellness benefit
Competitive time off plan
Company
Aligned Data Centers
Building the future of digital infrastructure.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$575MKey Investors
Macquarie Infrastructure Partners
2020-05-12Debt Financing· $80M
2019-10-22Debt Financing· $495M
2018-04-23Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Anubhav Raj
Chief Investment Officer
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