Data Center Consultant- hybrid - onsite 2-3 days a week

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Data Center Consultant to lead the design, construction, and optimization of high-performance data centers for mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in power, cooling, storage, networking, and security systems and be capable of building a data center from the ground up. Expertise with HP and Dell servers, Arista networking, InfiniBand, low-latency design, and experience in trading or similar high-speed environments are essential. Additionally, the candidate should possess knowledge of spine-leaf architecture, microsegmentation, firewall management, and cloud connectivity, especially with Azure.

Key Responsibilities:
Data Center Design & Construction:
oLead the end-to-end planning, design, and implementation of data center infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business needs and scalability requirements.
oOversee power and cooling systems to maintain optimal environmental conditions and ensure redundancy and resiliency.
oPlan and implement physical and logical data center layouts, focusing on efficiency, security, and ease of maintenance.
Compute, Storage, & Networking Infrastructure:
oConfigure and deploy HP and Dell servers, optimizing for performance and resilience in high-traffic environments.
oImplement Arista networking solutions, including low-latency setups using InfiniBand and other technologies essential for trading and latency-sensitive applications.
oDesign and manage spine-leaf architecture for high-performance, scalable data center networking.
Security & Microsegmentation:
oImplement robust security measures, including DMZ design, microsegmentation, and firewall deployment (Palo Alto or equivalent).
oDevelop and enforce access controls, ensuring that sensitive data and systems are secure within the data center.
oProvide expertise in network security, specifically focused on trading environments where data integrity and low-latency access are critical.
Cloud & Hybrid Connectivity:
oEnable and optimize cloud connectivity, particularly with Azure, to support hybrid data center environments.
oArchitect secure and efficient cloud interconnectivity that integrates with on-premise resources, providing seamless scalability and resilience.
Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting:
oContinuously monitor data center performance, identifying and mitigating bottlenecks or latency issues.
oLeverage knowledge of low-latency networking and high-performance storage to optimize for latency-sensitive applications.
oTroubleshoot issues across power, cooling, network, and storage systems, ensuring minimal downtime and high reliability.
Documentation & Client Collaboration:
oMaintain detailed documentation of all data center configurations, layouts, and operational processes.
oWork closely with clients and internal stakeholders to understand requirements, providing expertise and regular updates throughout the data center build and operation phases.

Qualifications:
Experience:
o8+ years in data center operations, consulting, or infrastructure roles with experience in designing and building data centers.
oExpertise with HP and Dell servers, Arista switches, and InfiniBand for low-latency environments.
oExperience in trading environments or similar settings with stringent latency and performance requirements.
Technical Skills:
oProficiency in Linux, with experience configuring and managing storage and networking components in a data center environment.
oStrong understanding of spine-leaf architecture, microsegmentation, and advanced firewall setups (Palo Alto or equivalent).
oKnowledge of DMZ architecture, security best practices, and hybrid connectivity, specifically with Azure.
Soft Skills:
oExceptional problem-solving and analytical skills to address complex data center challenges.
oStrong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
oAbility to work collaboratively across multiple teams and manage client expectations effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications in data center management, security (e.g., Palo Alto, AWS/Azure), or networking.
Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation in data center environments.
Experience in cloud network design and hybrid cloud management

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