Data Centre Architect

Company cultures & job summary

Our client is a well-respected engineering and technology consultancy with a strong footprint across some of the UK's most complex and sensitive programmes. They work at the cutting edge of critical national infrastructure, and the people who thrive here are those who want to do genuinely meaningful work. This role sits within a collaborative technical team working directly alongside a client in Gloucestershire. You'll be embedded on-site, shaping the architecture of hosting platforms designed to serve demanding data centre environments, covering everything from resource management and power efficiency through to security, scalability, and API integration. Beyond that, they want someone with a deep, hands-on understanding of data centre infrastructure (servers, storage, networking, power, cooling) . Experience with data centre management tools, the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders, and a track record of working with product or engineering teams to deliver customer-aligned solutions are all essential. Familiarity with industry certifications such as CCNA/CCNP Data Centre or VCP-DCV will set you apart. Sound like you?

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Working Patterns and location – Hybrid – 4-5 days on site per week

·        Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define and enhance hosting platform features for data centre customers.

·        Gather and analyse customer requirements, feedback, and pain points to shape platform development.

·        Apply deep data centre architecture expertise to guide features covering resource management, monitoring, optimisation, and security.

·        Act as the key liaison between the technology team and customers, translating technical and operational needs in both directions.

·        Contribute to architectural design of platform modules covering power, cooling, space utilisation, network density, and scalability.

·        Develop APIs and integration strategies to connect the platform with customers' existing data centre systems.

·        Work with QA teams to validate platform features against quality standards and real-world data centre performance.

·        Produce detailed technical documentation, user guides, and training materials related to data centre platform functionality.

·        Deep understanding of data centre infrastructure including servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling systems.

·        Hands-on experience with data centre management tools and technologies.

·        Proven ability to collaborate with product development teams to deliver customer-aligned technical solutions.

·        Strong communication skills — able to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.

·        Knowledge of APIs, middleware, and integration methods for data centre environments.

·        Experience in a customer-facing technical role such as solution architecture or technical consulting.

·        Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive, improvement-focused mindset.

·        Current eDV clearance or eligibility and willingness to undergo Higher Government Security Vetting.

The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:

·        Industry certifications such as CCNA Data Centre, CCNP Data Centre, VCP-DCV, or CDMP.

·        Familiarity with AI and machine learning applications in data centre optimisation.

·        Knowledge of sustainable and green data centre practices.

·        Experience working in a consultancy or managed services environment.

·        25 days' holiday entitlement including option to buy and sell holiday

·        Life assurance

·        Private healthcare membership

·        Company performance-based bonus

·        Paid membership fees to a professional institution

·        Support in attaining professional membership

·        Cycle to work scheme and season rail ticket loan

·        Share purchase scheme

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

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