Principal Data Center Architect
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Role
A Principal Data Center Architect is a senior individual contributor role responsible for setting technical direction and delivering strategic infrastructure outcomes across the ServiceNow global data center footprint. Individuals at this level are trusted experts who lead the evaluation design and operationalization of new commercial and regulated data center spaces. They demonstrate deep ownership of architectural decisions spanning physical layout power and cooling strategy structured cabling and network integration all while operating with significant autonomy.
What you get to do in this role:
- A Principal Data Center Architect in this track collaborates closely with crossfunctional partners including TPMs CNS CapMan HWSE Strategic Sourcing Procurement DCO and DCS Engineering.
- They are often the first point of contact on new data center builds.
- A Principal Data Center Architect at IC6 level manages third party integrator vendor relationships endtoend produce CADbased floor layouts lead cable infrastructure design and fitout and ensure the environment is ready for network and capacity integration. They regularly visit sites to track progress produce detailed issue reports and make realtime decisions to keep execution on course. Their work directly impacts the scalability reliability and efficiency of our infrastructure platform.
- What sets IC6s apart is their ability to think strategically lead with influence across teams and anticipate future requirements.
- They define best practices evolve standards and mentor IC4 & IC5 engineers helping elevate the organizations overall technical maturity
- Principal Data Center Architect at IC6 are recognized not only for their technical depth but for their broad vision calm execution under pressure and ability to align infrastructure design with longterm business goals.
Qualifications :
- Typically 15 years of experience in Data Center operations with a record of increasing role responsibility.
- Broad deep knowledge across multiple infrastructure domains; integrates crossdisciplinary insights.
- Deep Knowledge of Data Center facilities and infrastructure including power HVAC structured cabling rack management and security.
- Working knowledge of networking/server architecture and hardware.
- Experience managing vendors in a Data Center environment.
- Process oriented and experienced in process development.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to multitask several unrelated issues.
- Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
- General documentation skills with particular emphasis on technical processes and standards.
- Knowledge and experience in ITIL process methodologies a plus.
- Proven ability to function independently in ambiguous situations with a record of success.
- Excellent communication customer focused problem solving conflict management time management and interpersonal skills required.
Additional Information :
Work Personas
We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible remote or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work. Learn more here.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex sexual orientation national origin or nationality ancestry age disability gender identity or expression marital status veteran status or any other category protected by law. In addition all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.
Accommodations
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Export Control Regulations
For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Remote
