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Title:  Design/Architect Datacenter
Location:  Kirkland, WA
Job Type:  Contract
Compensation:   per Hour
Reference Code:  951389-WQG
Description:  The Architect will lead the design of redundant, highly capable systems to support multiyear datacenter requirements in the following areas:
  • DC and AC power plant and PDU infrastructure
  • HVAC systems
  • Facility space planning and physical layout of equipment
  • Physical security systems
  • Copper and fiber structured cabling systems
  • Work cross functionally with IP, server, transport, microwave and RF engineering teams to generate standard designs for Client facilities based on business requirements
  • Qualify network equipment for data center use, characterize the facilities requirements and manage integration into designs
  • Generate engineering design packages used by the installation teams, manage the handoff process and resolve design issues during installation
  • Perform design, integration testing and implementation in conjunction with technology teams. Establish KPIs during design phase; ensure test plans are adequate to verify KPIs can be met with new systems
Requirements:  Minimum Qualifications:
  • 7-10 years of experience in data center design and implementation
  • Experience managing vendors and outsourcing companies
  • Extensive design experience with large scale DC and AC power systems, HVAC systems and structured cabling
  • Experience with networking equipment, knowledge of routing and switching fundamentals and understanding of out of band management systems
  • Experience with and knowledge of industry standards and best practices for data centers
  • Strong process focus and project management skills
  • Strong leadership abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Bachelors degree in technical discipline is required
If you are interested in this position please send your resume to vgustafson@kforce.com or asiharath@kforce.com.