Data Center Infrastructure Architect

WHO WE ARE Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. With 33 global cloud data center locations, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. In December 2024 Vultr announced an equity financing at a $3.5 billion valuation. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company. Vultr Cares - Excellent Medical Benefits w/ 100% company paid premiums for employee only plan + 100% company paid dental & vision premiums - 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4% with immediate vesting - Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year - 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan - Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year & 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year - $500 first year remote office setup + $400 each following year for new equipment - Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month - Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month - Company paid Wellable subscription Join Vultr Constant's Infrastructure Operations team is seeking a highly experienced Data Center Infrastructure Architect to design and implement enterprise-grade server and network infrastructure across our data center facilities. This role focuses on the physical layer of networks, servers, and data center infrastructure ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and reliability of the environment while aligning with business and operational requirements. The ideal candidate will bridge strategic planning and hands-on engineering, ensuring scalability, resiliency, and operational efficiency of the IT & data center infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Architect and Design Network, Server, and GPU Infrastructure: - Architect and design the physical infrastructure to support data center scale deployments of networks, servers, and GPU including rack layouts, components, cable management, power, and cooling requirements. - Work with internal teams and vendors to define and develop the hardware deployment strategies and designs needed to support business, scalability, redundancy, and security requirements. - Create and evaluate hardware BOMs for deployments to ensure that they meet business and design requirements. - Create documentation, drawings, cable schedules, and technical documentation required by both technical and non-technical audiences. Installation and Implementation Oversight: - Partner with facilities, vendors, and onsite contractors to successfully build and turn up new facilities and hardware deployments. - Validate installation and connections against design specifications - Work with internal teams and contractors to troubleshoot and resolve any issues found with the hardware or connectivity. Communication & Project Management: - Work in conjunction with project management teams and other stakeholders to manage the physical infrastructure aspects of projects. - Create and maintain documentation for physical infrastructure as well as assist in training other technical teams on physical infrastructure. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, related field, or equivalent experience. - 7+ years of experience in server infrastructure, with at least 3 years in an architecture or design role. - Experience with colocation, hyperscale, or enterprise-class data centers providers. - Deep understanding of network hardware, designs, and cabling - Expertise in server hardware components, server configurations, and storage systems. - In depth knowledge of data center facility equipment, operations, and design standards including power, cooling, cabling, monitoring, and operations. - Wor