Datacenter Architect

Job Description - Hybrid in Fort Mill SC, New York City NY or Austin TX

Overview

This is a highly strategic Datacenter Architect role focused on leading next-generation data center architecture and migration initiatives. The position requires deep expertise in on-premise data center environments, strong executive-level communication, and the ability to define and drive enterprise-wide architectural patterns.

The role goes beyond application-level design and involves collaboration across networking, security, middleware, and database teams to establish scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure strategies.

Top Skills & Experience Required

• Enterprise-level on-prem to on-prem data center migration experience (non-cloud focused)
• Deep VMware expertise (advanced level preferred)
• Strong networking knowledge, particularly with ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure)
• Experience with Site Replication Manager for disaster recovery planning
• Middleware experience, including Kafka and DataPower
• Database migration experience, including Oracle environments
• Ability to assess latency impacts and design mitigation strategies
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder engagement

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture for large-scale data center migrations across multiple locations
• Define and implement application-level failover strategies (e.g., blue-green deployments)
• Design and enforce network segmentation strategies using ACI
• Develop and standardize migration patterns across enterprise applications
• Partner with cross-functional teams (architecture, development, security, networking, and database)
• Conduct application reviews as part of governance for critical systems
• Present architecture strategies, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership
• Ensure alignment and coordination across all infrastructure and application layers

Preferred Background

• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries
• Experience in industries such as defense, education, or healthcare

Additional Information

• Provides technical leadership across enterprise architecture initiatives
• Collaborates with senior technical and management stakeholders to define architecture frameworks and roadmaps
• Contributes to design specifications aligned with business and technical requirements
• Supports secure development and configuration management processes
• Participates in knowledge sharing and mentoring within the team
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently

Top Skills

• Data Center Migration
• VMware
• Leadership

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fort Mill, SC.

The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $100.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Fort Mill,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.