Data Center Network Architect

Job Description

Position: Data Center Network Architect

Location: Occasionally Travel to Bellevue, WA

Overview:

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• We are seeking a skilled Data Center Network Architect to design, implement, and maintain high-performance network infrastructures optimized for AI workloads, ensuring seamless operability across multiple platforms.
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• The role focuses on developing a strategic network topology that supports the evolving needs of AI and high-performance computing, while collaborating with physical design teams to optimize space, power, cooling, and cabling management.
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Key Responsibilities:

Design & Architecture:

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• Develop and document high-performance, scalable network solutions tailored for AI workloads, ensuring multi-platform operability across on-premises data centers, cloud environments, and virtualized systems.
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• Design a forward-looking network topology strategy that incorporates emerging technologies and trends in AI and high-performance computing.
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• Collaborate with physical design and facilities teams to optimize network infrastructure for space, power, cooling, and cabling management.
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Implementation:

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• Configure and manage high-performance networking equipment, including switches, routers, and network interconnects optimized for AI and HPC workloads.
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• Ensure seamless integration with cloud networking solutions and virtualization platforms.
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Security & Compliance:

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• Ensure network architectures meet stringent security standards for AI and HPC environments; implement robust security policies and disaster recovery plans.
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Optimization & Troubleshooting:

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• Monitor and optimize network performance for AI workloads; resolve complex network issues; lead disaster recovery efforts.
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Documentation & Training:

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• Maintain comprehensive network documentation; mentor and train junior engineers on best practices for AI-centric network design.
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Qualifications:

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• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
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• 8+ years of experience in network design and architecture, with a focus on high-performance computing or AI environments.
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• Proficient in advanced networking protocols and technologies that support AI and HPC workloads.
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• Experience with multi-platform environments, including on-premises data centers, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and virtualization technologies.
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• Knowledge of data center design principles, including power, cooling, and cabling management.
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• Certifications in networking (e.g. ACE, JCNIE, CCIE) or data center design are preferred.
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