Datacentre Architect – Migration, Cloud, Design, VM, Infrastructure, Compliance, Security, Uptime Institute, TIA-942, Power, Cooling, GDPR, PCI-DSS, InfoSec, DR, Hyper-V, VMware, Azure, AWS, GCP, SDN, CDCS, CDCP, HCI, Resilience, DC refresh.
This is a fantastic Datacentre Architect contract opportunity to work with a leading London based tech organisation.
The Datacentre Architect is Hybrid with around 2 days a week in London plus occasional visit to Datacentres as required (based in Home Counties – mainly to the north of London) A driving licence and car are also essential due to DC location.
The Datacentre Architect contract is Outside IR35.
As Datacentre Architect you will work on the design of new (and refreshing of existing) datacentres for an established business in the financial services space. As Datacentre Architect previous experience designing DCs from scratch is essential, covering everything from power, cabling, cooling and networking through to compliance and security- DR, resilience and industry standards (Uptime Institute, TIA-942 etc) The Datacentre Architect must have solid experience of migrations to the Cloud with experience in one if not all of the 3 major Cloud platforms (azure, AWS, GCP) Very strong Infrastructure is essential as Datacentre Architect with excellent Virtualisation (Hyper-V, VMware etc) Networking and Storage Systems. This including selecting hardware to be installed in new DC as well as ensuring future scalability.
Strong regulatory understanding and experience with most if not all of HIPAA, PCI-DSS and GDPR are essential as Datacentre Architect with any DC related certifications being highly beneficial – CDCS, CDCP, AWS Sol Arch etc with HCI & SDN also being desirable. Alongside a proven track record of migrations to and from DCs and the Cloud and solid Design in relation to all things DC & Infrastructure, excellent client facing skills are essential as Datacentre Architect with any banking or financial services being preferred.
Key skills as Datacentre Architect
Driving licence and car
Proven commercial track record designing new Datacentres (including cabling, power, network etc)
Experience Designing DC solution in a regulated industry
Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA, PCI-DSS GDPR etc)
Strong Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Excellent Virtualisation (Hyper-V, VMware)
DC standard (Uptime Institute, TIA-942)
DR, HA
Excellent Stakeholder, 3rd Party & Vendor managements
Desirable skills as Datacentre Architect
Banking
Financial Services
DC related certifications eg CDCS, CDCP
Cloud related certifications eg AWS Sol Arch
Virtualisation certs
HDI
SDN
This is an exceptional Datacentre Architect contract with exciting projects and longevity on offer.
Key skills: Datacentre Architect – Migration, Cloud, Design, VM, Infrastructure, Compliance, Security, Uptime Institute, TIA-942, Power, Cooling, GDPR, PCI-DSS, InfoSec, DR, HyperV, VMware, Azure, AWS, GCP, SDN, CDCS, CDCP, HCI, Resilience, DC refresh.
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