Chief Data Center Architect

Company Description Matthews & Robinson is a construction-focused company founded by two partners committed to delivering a stress-free, high-quality service. Drawing on extensive industry knowledge, they plan each build meticulously and prioritize delivering projects on budget. Their emphasis on craftsmanship ensures work that meets rigorous standards and client expectations. Matthews & Robinson welcomes diverse projects, challenges, and clients from all segments of society. The company fosters a collaborative environment where expertise, integrity, and client satisfaction are central.

Role Description The Chief Data Center Architect is a full-time remote role responsible for designing and overseeing the overall architecture of modern, scalable, and secure data center environments that support the company’s operations and future growth. This role includes defining architectural standards, selecting technologies, and ensuring integration across data center infrastructure, networking, and cloud or hybrid solutions. The Chief Data Center Architect will collaborate with leadership, IT, and external partners to translate business requirements into technical designs, oversee implementation, and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Daily work involves creating and reviewing architectural diagrams, conducting capacity and performance assessments, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with security, reliability, and sustainability best practices. The role also requires continuous evaluation of emerging technologies, documenting solutions, and mentoring technical teams to maintain a robust and efficient data center ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Data Center Architecture and Solution Architecture to design end-to-end, scalable, and resilient environments.
• Candidates should possess solid Infrastructure and Data Center Infrastructure skills to plan, implement, and optimize compute, storage, and facilities components.
• Candidates should possess robust Networking skills to design and manage network topologies, connectivity, and security within and across data centers.
• Experience leading complex technical projects, with the ability to align architecture with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Proficiency in virtualization, cloud or hybrid architectures, security best practices, and high-availability design.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote, cross-functional environment.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., data center, networking, cloud) and a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field are highly beneficial.