Sr Datacenter Architect - AI Infrastructure

ePlus Inc

Herndon, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$125,000–$170,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Ansible, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Bash Scripting, Capacity and Performance Management, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Systems, Data Management, DevOps, Documentation, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Hardware Virtualization, Identify Issues, Layer 2 Protocols, Network Attached Storage (NAS), Network Operations Center, Network Routing, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Storage Area Network (SAN), Technical Writing, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), VMWare, VMWare ESX/ESXi, VMWare vCenter, Virtualization
LOCATION
Herndon, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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.

ePlus Benefits highlights can be viewed here.

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.

About the Company

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ePlus Inc

ePlus engineers transformative technology solutions for the most visionary organizations in the world. Through our master architects, engineers, and consultants, we see our clients’ horizons and craft sustainable IT roadmaps to get them there. Then we make it happen. This takes imagination, relentless client service, and the tenacity to enable our clients to achieve their visions. Our deep partnerships with top manufacturers—many who look to us for their own technology needs—keep us immersed across the IT ecosystem. From strategy to fulfillment to managed services, we enable our clients to realize what it means for technology to do more.

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
WEBSITE
https://www.eplus.com/