Systems Architect
Vertiv Holdings
Job Title
Lead Systems Architect
Position Summary
The Lead Systems Architect within the Systems Architecture & Engineering (SAE) organization serves as Vertiv's technical authority for system-level architecture supporting hyperscale and strategic customers. This role owns the definition, integration, and validation of end-to-end data center infrastructure architectures—ensuring technical coherence across product lines and alignment with customer requirements, standards, and long-term roadmaps.
The Lead Systems Architect operates above individual products, driving system intent, architectural consistency, and technical decision-making across AC power, DC power, controls, and energy storage solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end system architecture for complex data center power and infrastructure solutions
- Serve as Vertiv's primary technical authority and architect for assigned strategic and hyperscale customers
- Define system architectures, design principles, and integration models across multiple product lines
- Translate customer requirements, standards, and use cases into scalable, repeatable system architectures
- Lead technical alignment across Product Lines, Engineering, Quality, and Operations
- Partner with Technical Program Managers to ensure architectures are executed as designed
- Drive system-level trade studies, technical decisions, and architectural risk assessments
- Represent Vertiv in senior-level customer technical discussions, architecture reviews, and roadmap planning
- Ensure system architectures align with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks
- Support development of reference architectures, white papers, and thought leadership materials within SAE
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline
- 10+ years of experience in systems architecture, power systems engineering, or complex infrastructure design
- Deep technical experience in data center power systems and infrastructure
- Proven ability to operate at system level across multiple technologies and product lines
- Strong customer-facing experience with executive and senior technical stakeholders
- Demonstrated technical leadership in matrixed, global organizations
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting hyperscale data center or AI infrastructure architectures
- Background spanning AC power, DC power, controls, and/or energy storage systems
- Familiarity with industry codes and standards (e.g., NEC, UL, IEEE, IEC, ISO)
- Experience developing reference architectures or platform-level system designs
- Advanced degree in engineering or related field
Key Competencies
- System-level thinking and architectural judgment
- Strong technical ownership and decision-making authority
- Ability to influence without direct organizational control
- Clear, concise communication with executive and customer audiences
- Disciplined approach to risk identification and mitigation
Travel
- Up to 30% global travel to customer sites and Vertiv engineering locations
Core Principals & Behaviors
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS : Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- High-Performance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
- Own It
- Act With Urgency
- Foster a Customer-First Mindset
- Think Big and Execute
- Lead by Example
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Learn and Seek Out Development
About Vertiv
Vertiv is a $10.2 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers' vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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