IT & Software

Senior Data Centre Solutions Architect

Shaw Daniels Solutions

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this client-facing role you will design and deliver data centre solutions to modernise enterprise infrastructure. You will work with a skilled team across cloud, automation, AI, networking, and enterprise infrastructure projects to articulate business value through architecture and design documentation. You’ll tackle high-availability, DR, and migration programmes while shaping AI-ready infrastructure for clients. This opportunity combines technical leadership with hands-on solution delivery to transform complex data centres.

Responsibilities
  • Design and modernise enterprise data centre environments
  • Develop network architectures including Cisco ACI, SDN, and spine-leaf topologies
  • Architect and implement Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and Ansible
  • Design high-availability, backup, and disaster recovery solutions
  • Deliver infrastructure migration and transformation programmes
  • Design AI-ready infrastructure using Cisco UCS and Dell PowerEdge (GPU, cooling, capacity)
  • Produce clear client-facing technical documentation, proposals, and solution designs
Key requirements
  • 5+ years in Data Centre, Infrastructure, Enterprise, or Solutions Architecture
  • Strong client-facing and stakeholder management
  • Experience delivering enterprise infrastructure transformation and migration projects
  • Solid on-premises infrastructure knowledge and data centre technologies
  • Experience with Cisco UCS or Dell PowerEdge
  • Experience with Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HyperFlex, Azure Local, Nutanix)
  • Experience with storage platforms such as Pure Storage or Dell EMC
  • Experience with Cisco Nexus and ACI
  • Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation
  • Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or similar automation technologies
  • Desirable: CCNP or equivalent
  • Desirable: NVIDIA certifications or AI infrastructure experience
  • Desirable: DevOps, automation, and orchestration tools
  • Desirable: Python, REST APIs, and Git
  • Desirable: Docker and Kubernetes
  • Desirable: Knowledge of modern CPU, GPU, and infrastructure technologies
  • Client-facing
  • Stakeholder management
  • Collaborative/team-oriented
  • Cisco UCS
  • Dell PowerEdge
  • HyperConverged Infrastructure (HyperFlex, Azure Local, Nutanix)

Reference: WJ-747_30183470

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