Lead Solution Architect – AI Infra & Data Center

Digital Realty Trust Inc.

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 150,000 - 220,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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Job summary

Digital Realty seeks an experienced Manager, Solution Architecture to lead high-impact architectural engagements in Sydney. The role blends strategic architectural thinking with hands-on engineering across compute, storage, and networking, with strong emphasis on AI infrastructure and data center efficiency.

You will drive pre-sales consultation, design robust, scalable solutions, and mentor teams in network design and project management.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related field.
Master’s degree preferred.
10+ years in network/infrastructure/solution architecture roles.
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure design and HPC concepts.
Understanding of data center operations: power, cooling, rack planning.
Experience with enterprise networking, storage, and compute (virtualized, HCI).
Familiarity with public cloud platforms and hybrid cloud strategies.
Containerization skills (Kubernetes, Docker) for AI workloads.
Relevant certifications (Cisco CCNP/CCIE, NVIDIA, VMware, PMP).

Responsibilities

Lead solution architecture for customer engagements and drive bookings.
Conduct workshops and translate customer needs into deliverable requirements.
Provide technical leadership on network designs, platform sizing, and infra design.
Assess current operations and identify opportunities for architectural improvements.
Position solutions with data-driven ROI and total cost of ownership considerations.
Collaborate with facilities to optimize data center resources (space, power, cooling).