Director of Infrastructure Solutions - Data Center Colo

Director of Infrastructure Solutions Data Center Colo
This opportunity is with a leader of missioncritical data center colocation facilities. This firm provides data center solutions customfit to the requirements of their clients missioncritical colo facilities. They provide reliability of missioncritical facilities for many of the worlds largest organizations.

Our client is looking for a Director level Data Center Solutions Engineer to join their team. They will support data centers nationwide while serving as the subject matter expert on all data center products services and solutions. Ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the Mission Critical Data Center / Facilities Marketplace. Candidates duties: will be responsible leading technical sales engagements; preparing technical solutions/ proposals building consensus with project teams presentations and briefings. Leverage technical engineering experience to create solutions for Hyperscale and Enterprise Customers. This is a highly technical role that requires deep knowledge of technical infrastructure staying on top of tech trends emerging technologies and best practices. Candidate should also be verse in site selection entitlements development timelines and budgets. Candidate will also be expected to develop and maintain positive relationships with existing business partners in hopes to generate additional business.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical leader and subject matter expert (SME) on data center infrastructure solutions supporting the sales and business development teams in closing deals
• As the Data Center Expert possess a deep understanding of building design construction and operation;
• Design the preliminary client solution
• Lead and ensure alignment with corporate objectives and client needs
• Develop and deliver technical presentations proposals and briefings to prospective and existing clients
• Work closely with sales operations and product teams to define and enhance data center solutions ensuring they meet customer requirements
• Partner with Site Selection team during Sales stage with knowledge of entitlements to be able understand if proposed data center can allow X amount of generators on the property
• Specific knowledge of Mechanical Systems to handle GPUs with liquid cooling solutions / flow rates
• Engage with key clients Hyperscalers and enterprise customers to provide technical consultation on power cooling white space design and network connectivity solutions
• Oversee the design deployment and optimization of critical infrastructure within data center environments including critical power (UPS Switchgear Generators PDUs) HVAC (CRAC CRAH Air Handlers) and White Space solutions
• Support technical RFP/RFI responses ensuring alignment between client needs and the companys data center capabilities
• Understand CDE / SOQs
• Develop and implement best practices for presales engineering solution architecture and client engagement strategies
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve service offerings ensure operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement
• Stay up to date on data center industry trends emerging technologies and competitive landscape to maintain the companys position as a leader in the space
• Represent the company at industry events trade shows and professional organizations such as 7x24 Exchange Bisnow DCD AFCOM Uptime Institute iMasons and ASHRAE

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred; advanced degree a plus
• 1015 years of experience in data center solutions engineering presales engineering or technical sales within the missioncritical industry
• Experience leading technical sales engineering teams with a strong focus on data center colocation and interconnection solutions
• Experience putting together technical presentations and act as the technical resource during the Sales process
• Deep knowledge of MEP systems within data centers including critical power infrastructure (UPS switchgear generators PDUs) and cooling systems (CRAC CRAH chillers air handlers heat exchangers liquid cooling etc.
• Strong background in data center design build and operations including an understanding of Tier classifications and industry best practices
• Understanding of data center infrastructure design and construction techniques operational requirements and challenges data center fitout projects equipment and technology advances and general industry trends.
• Design experience establishing infrastructure to support AI / Machine Learning: directtochip immersion coldplate; CDU selection;GPU operating profile etc.
• Experience working with critical power OEMs (Emerson/Liebert APC/MGE/Schneider Eaton/Powerware etc. is a plus
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value for clients
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Teams etc. and CRM platforms such as Salesforce
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple clients and opportunities simultaneously
• Ability to travel up to 60 as needed
• Attend local and national data center trade conferences industry events and professional organizations such as 7x24 Exchange Bisnow DCD AFCOM Uptime Institute iMasons and ASHRAE
• Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus! Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes EMN ETN MMNs Seabees Army Power Generation Air Force Power Production Generator Techs Maritime Coast Guard Army National Guard etc.
• Team player able to build relationships with individuals who are part of the business development process

Submittal Instructions:
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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance a 401(k) plan EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V Pkaza LLC is a thirdparty employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate