Data Centre Technical Architect

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. Your day at NTT DATA As a DATA Centre Technical Architect at NTT DATA, you will be the cornerstone for designing and implementing top-notch DATA centre infrastructures. You will work hand-in-hand with cross-functional teams to transform business requirements into efficient and reliable DATA centre solutions as part of our pre-sales process. You will be responsible for the entire architecture, including servers, storage systems, networking equipment, power and cooling systems, and physical security measures. Your role will require evaluating and recommending DATA centre services to align with our business needs, ensuring top security and compliance standards. Your strategic input will be crucial as you analyse, develop, and recommend long-term plans to ensure our DATA centres meet both current and future requirements. As a trusted technical advisor, you will provide guidance and support to development teams during the implementation of collaborative solutions. You will design and optimize network architectures using technologies like VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM, ensuring they perform optimally and are highly scalable and secure. From managing client proof-of-concept initiatives to producing comprehensive technical documentation and specifications, your expertise will ensure our solutions achieve client objectives effectively. You will be influential in guiding members of the Sales team, ensuring they are equipped to close deals and maintain forecasting and sales pipelines. Handling scope of work determination, product pricing, and rFP/rFI responses will also be part of your remit. To thrive in this role, you need to have: Comprehensive knowledge of DATA centre infrastructure components, networking technologies, and virtualization (such as VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM). A good understanding of DATA centre security principles, compliance standards, and best practices. Proficiency in designing and implementing network architectures, including LAN, WAN, and virtual networking technologies. Expertise in server and storage technologies such as virtualization, blade servers, SAN, NAS, and DATA backup and recovery systems. Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and services, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. Extensive experience in a professional technical role within a large-scale, preferably multinational, technology services environment. Good client engagement skills coupled with strong technical consulting aptitude. The ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders. A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or information systems. Workplace type : On-site Working About NTT DATA NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo. Equal Opportunity Employer NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today. Third parties fraudulently posing as NTT DATA recruiters NTT DATA recruiters will never ask job seekers or candidates for payment or banking information during the recruitment process, for any reason. Please remain vigilant of third parties who may attempt to impersonate NTT DATA recruiters—whether in writing or by phone—in order to deceptively obtain personal data or money from you. All email communications from an NTT DATA recruiter will come from an @nttdata.com email address. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us .