Datacenter Architect

STATERA; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

STATERA is seeking a highly experienced Data Center Architect for a fully on-site role in Dubai. You will own the architecture of data center facilities, covering space, power, cooling, cabling and resilience as part of a greenfield transformation program.

You will develop high- and low-level designs, define capacity, and coordinate across Civil, MEP, ELV, ICT, security and monitoring systems. The role requires 7+ years in data centers, with 3+ years in a similar capacity and certifications such

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in data center / critical facilities
• At least 3 years in a similar architect role
• Strong expertise in electrical distribution, cooling and cabling
• Knowledge of data center standards (ANSI/TIA)
• Experience with engineering and modelling tools (AutoCAD, Visio, ETAP, CFD)
• CDCP/Uptime/ITIL 4 Foundation or equivalent certifications

Responsibilities

• Develop High-Level and Low-Level Designs for data centre facilities
• Define capacity requirements for IT loads, rack density, power and cooling
• Design resilient power and cooling architectures (N, N+1, 2N)
• Coordinate Civil, MEP, ELV, ICT, security, fire safety and monitoring systems
• Review layouts, electrical diagrams, calculations, specs and BOQs
• Evaluate vendor proposals and ensure conformance with designs
• Support testing, commissioning, failover validation and handover

Skills

Critical facilities expertise

Electrical distribution knowledge

UPS & generators

Data center standards (ANSI/TIA)

Stakeholder coordination

Technical governance

Education

CDCP / Uptime / ITIL 4 Foundation

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

ETAP

CFD tools

Job description

STATERA is hiring | Data center Architect

Dubai, UAE | Fully on-site

STATERA is looking for an experienced Data Center Architect to support a major greenfield enterprise transformation programme.

You will own the architecture of data center facilities and critical physical infrastructure, covering space, power, cooling, cabling and resilience.

Your key responsibilities:

• Develop High-Level and Low-Level Designs for data centre facilities.
• Define capacity requirements for IT loads, rack density, power, cooling and future expansion.
• Design resilient power and cooling architectures, including N, N+1 and 2N configurations.
• Coordinate Civil, MEP, ELV, ICT, security, fire safety and monitoring systems.
• Review layouts, electrical diagrams, engineering calculations, technical specifications and BOQs.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and oversee compliance with approved designs.
• Support testing, commissioning, failover validation and operational handover.

Your profile:

• 7+ years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a similar role.
• Strong expertise in critical facilities, electrical distribution, UPS, generators, cooling and structured cabling.
• Knowledge of data center standards, including relevant ANSI/TIA requirements.
• Experience with engineering and modelling tools such as AutoCAD, Visio, ETAP or CFD tools.
• Strong stakeholder coordination and technical governance skills.
• Relevant data center or infrastructure certification, such as CDCP, Uptime or vendor certification, and ITIL 4 Foundation.