Director of Infrastructure Solutions - Data Center Colo

Job Description

Job Description

Solutions Engineering Director - Data Center Colo - Phoenix AZ

This opportunity is with a leader of mission-critical data center colocation facilities. This firm provides data center solutions custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical colo facilities. They provide reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the world's largest organizations.

Our client is looking for a Director level candidate for their Colo to act as a 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. Candidate's duties : will be responsible leading technical sales engagements; preparing technical solutions / proposals RFIs / RFPs, 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 company's data center capabilities
• Understand CDE / SOQs,
• Develop and implement best practices for pre-sales 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 company's 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 :

Submittal Instructions :

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to : k5nzygp6i64mjtakde69j7ncme@crelate.net

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, https : / / www.pkaza.com / jobs /

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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 third-party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate