Data Center Architect

**Job Title**: Data Center Architect

**Location**: Qatar (Onsite)

**Job Type**: Full-Time

**Introduction**:
We are seeking an innovative and highly skilled **Data Center Architect** to join our dynamic team in Qatar. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge data center designs and infrastructure projects, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. If you are passionate about building next-generation data centers with the latest technologies and thrive in a fast-paced, onsite environment, this is the perfect role for you.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Design & Architecture**: Lead the design and architecture of state-of-the-art data centers, integrating advanced technologies such as cloud-native solutions, hybrid cloud environments, virtualization, and AI/ML for automation and optimization.
- **Infrastructure Planning & Development**: Plan, design, and implement highly efficient, scalable, and reliable data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, storage, and networking solutions.
- **Technology Evaluation & Integration**: Select and integrate the latest technologies, including edge computing, 5G, SDN (Software-Defined Networking), and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to meet business and performance goals.
- **Automation & Orchestration**: Utilize automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Kubernetes to manage and streamline data center operations and deployments, ensuring optimal performance.
- **Security & Compliance**: Ensure robust security protocols are in place to protect data center infrastructure and meet industry standards (ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR). Oversee vulnerability management and disaster recovery planning.
- **Capacity Management & Optimization**: Monitor infrastructure utilization and manage capacity planning to ensure scalability and resource optimization, supporting growth demands.
- **Collaboration**: Work closely with cross-functional teams (IT, operations, and engineering) to ensure alignment between the data center architecture and enterprise technology strategy.
- **Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity**: Design and implement disaster recovery strategies and maintain business continuity to ensure high uptime and resiliency for mission-critical systems.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in data center architecture, infrastructure design, and management.
- Extensive experience with **cloud platforms** (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), **virtualization technologies** (VMware, Hyper-V, OpenStack), and **containerization** (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Expertise in **network design**, **software-defined networking** (SDN), and high-availability systems.
- Proficient in **data center management tools** (DCIM, BMS, ITSM solutions) and monitoring technologies.
- Strong understanding of **networking protocols** (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS).
- Experience with **server hardware** (rack-mounted, blade, HCI) and **storage solutions** (SAN, NAS, cloud storage).
- Proficiency in **automation frameworks** like Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet.
- Knowledge of **energy-efficient** practices and cooling technologies for sustainable data center operations.

**Preferred Skills**:

- Familiarity with **edge computing** and integration into data center infrastructure.
- Knowledge of **AI/ML** technologies for infrastructure optimization.
- Certifications such as **Cloud Architect**, **Data Center Professional** (CDCP/CDCS), **CCNP**, or **CCIE**.
- Experience with **5G technologies** and **IoT** in data center environments.
- Exposure to **network security protocols** and practices (e.g., firewalls, DDoS mitigation).

**Soft Skills**:

- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented and proactive in identifying and solving complex infrastructure challenges.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Education**:

- Master's (required)

**Location**:

- Doha (required)