Overview
We are looking for a Senior Data Center Architect with deep hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and managing enterprise data center environments. The ideal candidate will lead the delivery of high-performance, GPU-enabled, and AI-ready infrastructures across compute, storage, and networking layers.
Your Impact
The essential functions of this position include:
- Design and deliver end-to-end data center solutions covering compute, storage, and networking
- Deploy and manage GPU-based systems (NVIDIA DGX, HGX, or similar) for AI and HPC workloads
- Implement and support virtualization platforms (VMware ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, NSX)
- Build and manage containerized environments using Kubernetes or related platforms
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and operations using Ansible, Terraform, or scripting (Bash/Python)
- Conduct infrastructure assessments, capacity planning, and performance tuning
- Work closely with networking, storage, and DevOps teams to ensure smooth integration and delivery
- Create and maintain technical documentation for customer and internal team
Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in data center infrastructure design and delivery
- Strong knowledge of servers, networking, storage, and virtualization technologies
- Hands-on experience with VMware (ESXi, vCenter, NSX, vSAN)
- Exposure to GPU-based compute environments (NVIDIA DGX/HGX or equivalent)
- Proficiency in Kubernetes administration and containerized deployments
- Solid understanding of networking (L2/L3, VLANs, routing) and storage (SAN/NAS/CSI)
- Experience with infrastructure automation tools (Ansible, Terraform)
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
Position Specifics
The initial base salary range for this position is expected to be between $125,000 and $170,000 annually. The final base salary offered will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, depth of experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, our compensation package may include other components such as commissions and discretionary bonuses.
ePlus offers a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility, employee stock purchase program and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and personal leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an offer of employment is extended.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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Who We Are
At ePlus, we believe technology is a people business. Our team is passionate, skilled, and driven to deliver solutions that make a real difference. Join us and be part of a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and extraordinary results.
Corporate Values
- Respectful communication and cooperation: We prioritize respectful communication, fostering an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
- Teamwork and employee participation: Collaboration and teamwork thrive through diverse perspectives, both within our teams and in our interactions with our customers.
- Work/life balance that supports our employees’ varying needs: We value the well-being of our employees, recognizing that a healthy work-life balance is pivotal to our collective success.
- Embracing communities: We embrace and support the communities that nurture us. Our employees' dedication to fostering positive change is a source of immense pride for us.
Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
- We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
- ePlus is dedicated to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture that represents diversity, enables inclusion, and makes our employees feel comfortable bringing their full, unique selves to work.
- While performing this role, you will engage in both seated and occasional standing or walking activities. We provide reasonable accommodations, in accordance with relevant laws, to support success in this position.
- By embracing our values, you will contribute to our collective mission of making a positive impact within our organization and the broader community. We understand that this job description serves as a guide and is not an employment contract.
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