Senior Data Center Architect

We require a Senior Data Center Architect/ Lead with deep expertise in data center strategy and transformation. This role is critical to evaluating and executing the migration of the Data Center to either a co-location facility or a newly built in-house infrastructure.

 Key Responsibilities

• Data Center Assessment & Strategy
  • Lead the evaluation of existing DC infrastructure.
  • Assess feasibility and ROI of co-location vs. in-house build options.
  • Develop a comprehensive migration strategy aligned with customer’s business goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate closely with the customer’s POC to understand business vision and technical requirements.
  • Act as the primary liaison between customer stakeholders and HCLTech teams.
• Technical Leadership
  • Support in design, planning, and execution. Involve HCLtech COE as needed.
  • Provide architectural guidance and ensure alignment with industry best practices.
• Project Oversight
  • Oversee progress of the data center migration initiative.
  • Guide and support the HCLTech Project Manager throughout the lifecycle of the project.
  • Ensure timely delivery of milestones and risk mitigation.
• Cloud Enablement
  • Establish a sandbox cloud environment to support engineering and testing needs.
  • Define governance and access controls for sandbox usage.
• Strategic Alignment
  • Align IT strategy with customer’s long-term business vision.
  • Drive enterprise-wide transformation through infrastructure modernization