Data Center – Solutions Architecture

Data Center – Solutions Architecture Consultant When our customers are looking for IT consulting expertise, where else would they turn but to the company driving human progress through technology? Our Solutions Architecture team within Professional Services are experts in package customization and integration as well as total, end-to-end solutions in targeted industry segments. After thorough consultation with our customers and careful analysis, we develop new IT systems or replace existing systems that support customers’ strategic, operational and financial goals. We are seeking an experienced Data Center – Solutions Architecture Consultant to lead the design, program management, and execution of large-scale, complex cabling deployments in data center environments. Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Data Center – Solutions Architecture Consultant on our Solutions Architecture Team in Austin, Texas or a supported Field Location. What you’ll achieve You will be responsible for designing standards, building best practices, and supervising partners to ensure high-quality, efficient deployment of structured and point-to-point cabling infrastructures across multiple data halls. You will: Play a critical role in enabling high-performance data center infrastructure for cutting-edge technologies. This is an opportunity to lead complex deployments at scale and set industry benchmarks for cabling excellence. Design Leadership Develop and validate cabling designs for large-scale data center and GenAI environments, including leaf–spine, super spine, and other high‑density architectures. Define structured and point‑to‑point cabling standards, selecting appropriate cable types, connector models, and conveyance methods aligned with system design and performance requirements. Create detailed point‑to‑point cable mappings (source‑to‑target) and use these to produce comprehensive cable matrices and installation plans. Review and validate solution design documents, including hardware BoMs, network topologies, rack elevations, floor plans, and cable tray/conveyance layouts. Ensure all designs comply with industry standards and align with customer, program, and OEM specifications. Program Management Plan and oversee complex cabling programs involving 20,000 cables across multiple topologies and installation phases. Coordinate and manage multiple partner teams working in 24×7 shifts to meet aggressive build timelines and quality targets. Oversee scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and change-control processes for large-scale cabling deployments. Identify, document, and communicate design or hardware gaps—such as missing devices, transceivers, rack components, or cabling elements—and drive resolution with engineering and vendor teams. Review and validate final vendor cable orders/quotes for accuracy and completeness. Deployment Supervision Lead and supervise partner teams during installation of copper, fiber, and InfiniBand cabling in live data center environments. Publish finalized cable matrices and partner installation instructions, ensuring clarity and completeness of deployment documentation. Verify proper labeling, documentation, routing, and strain‑relief practices throughout installation. Conduct onsite inspections to ensure installation quality, completeness, and compliance with standards and safety practices. Support ongoing deployments through rapid issue resolution, coordination with field teams, and escalation management as needed. Standards & Best Practices Establish and maintain cabling standards, documentation templates, workflows, and operational best practices for hyperscale and GenAI cabling programs. Drive continuous improvement across design, installation, partner performance, and quality assurance processes. Contribute to the qualification and evaluation of new cabling partners, ensuring capability, scalability, and alignment with Dell program stand ... (truncated, view full listing at source)