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Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Technology & Systems Department

The Technology & Systems department drives technological innovation for the company and advances the technology strategy to support global growth. This includes IT, Software Development, OT / Automation Systems, and business process improvement. At Vantage, we are very hands on. In most cases, we specify, purchase, configure and maintain all networking and server hardware. We also work closely with partner VARs to learn about the latest technology changes, so we can make informed purchase decisions. The Technology & Systems department participates in designing each of our new data center building's networking infrastructure, including but not limited to diverse pathways connecting to carriers, meet-me room hosting (rack, cabs, ladders, cross connect panels...), wireless AP coverage, etc.

We rely on extreme collaboration with Sales, Construction, Operations and Corporate Functions to drive simplification, establish global standards with continuous improvement and speed to value. We are working to build a reliable, scalable, sustainable, and secure technology roadmap/landscape that enables us to better serve our customers and employees and be the partner of choice. Our focus is on speed to value with financial and execution discipline. We strive to double the good, halve the bad, in half the time.

Position Overview

Vantage is looking for a seasoned, diligent, Principal Network Architect, Global responsible leading and governing the technical design and network architecture for our data centers. This role requires deep technical experience in networking specifically in large scale data center environments. A key responsibility of this position is to engage with multiple teams to formulate robust designs which meet business objectives such a reliability, scale and cost. A collaborative attitude is essential as this role will interact heavily with SMEs from multiple teams with differing opinions and perspectives.

This position will be based on-site at our office in Denver, CO. in alignment with our flexible work policy. (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible).

Essential Job Functions

• Technical Design Authority for Vantage network infrastructure globally

• Creation of the following documents: Low Level Design (LLD), High Level Design (HLD), Project Design Document (PDD) and Detailed Design Document (DDD)

• Work closely with peers and SMEs to create network infrastructure designs

• Additional duties as assigned by Management

Duties

• Lead the design and architecture of data center projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements

• Develop and maintain comprehensive design documentation such as LLD/HLD/PDD/DDD

• Review and approve designs to ensure consistency, performance, scalability, and security

• Engage with customers to understand the 'what' and 'why' to translate them into technical solutions

• Stay abreast of new technologies, continually research and look for opportunities to enhance the network infrastructure

• Collaboratively work with SMEs to robustly validate design and ensure all aspects are considered

• Assist in the specification, ordering, purchasing, asset-tracking, and inventory of network-related equipment/supplies/software

• Challenge, report and advance as necessary to resolve any issues affecting the availability, security or integrity of the network infrastructure

• Work closely with cybersecurity to ensure we are following policies and standard methodologies to secure and harden the network

• Functions of this position are to be performed in a company-designated office or field location

• Understand and align with the company's Acceptable Use Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable

• Additional duties as assigned by Management

Job Requirements

• 20 years of network engineering experience with at least 10 years as a Network Architect/Technical Design Authority for multi-site global networks

• Expert level in all aspects of networking such as routing, switching, security (firewall) and IT/OT

• Experience working within a data center environment using multiple vendors is crucial

• Demonstrable CCIE/JNCIE level or higher experience is required

• Proven experience creating detailed, sophisticated migration plans and engagement with customers to gain consensus

• Experience with network automation such as Ansible, Python, GitHub

• Experience using tools such and Microsoft Visio and Microsoft PowerPoint is required

• Superb communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Travel required is expected to be 5 to 10% but may increase over time as the business evolves

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $140,000-$160,000 Base Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.