AI-Driven Data Center Network Architect

BayOne Solutions; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

BayOne Solutions is seeking a Data Center Network Architect to design, implement, and maintain high‑performance networks optimized for AI workloads across on‑prem, cloud, and virtualization platforms.

You will develop a forward‑looking topology, collaborate with facilities teams on space, power, cooling and cabling, configure switches/routers, ensure cloud integration, security, and disaster recovery, and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in network design and architecture, with a focus on high-performance computing or AI environments.
• Proficient in advanced networking protocols and technologies that support AI and HPC workloads.
• Experience with multi-platform environments, including on-premises data centers, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and virtualization technologies.
• Knowledge of data center design principles, including power, cooling, and cabling management.
• Certifications in networking (ACE, JCNIE, CCIE) or data center design are preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex network challenges in AI and HPC environments.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities, with experience working with cross-functional teams including facilities, operations, and engineering

Responsibilities

• Develop and document high-performance, scalable network solutions tailored for AI workloads, ensuring multi-platform operability across on-premises data centers, cloud environments, and virtualized systems.
• Design a forward-looking network topology strategy that incorporates emerging technologies and trends in AI and high-performance computing.
• Collaborate with physical design and facilities teams to optimize network infrastructure for space, power, cooling, and cabling management.
• Implementation: Configure and manage high-performance networking equipment, including switches, routers, and network interconnects optimized for AI and HPC workloads.
• Ensure seamless integration with cloud networking solutions and virtualization platforms.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure network architectures meet stringent security standards for AI and HPC environments; implement robust security policies and disaster recovery plans.
• Optimization & Troubleshooting: Monitor and optimize network performance for AI workloads; resolve complex network issues; lead disaster recovery efforts.
• Documentation & Training: Maintain comprehensive network documentation; mentor and train junior engineers on best practices for AI-centric network design.

Skills

High-performance networking

AI/HPC environments

Communication & teamwork

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/EE

Tools

ACE

JCNIE

CCIE

Job description

BayOne Solutions is seeking a Data Center Network Architect to design, implement, and maintain high‑performance networks optimized for AI workloads across on‑prem, cloud, and virtualization platforms.

You will develop a forward‑looking topology, collaborate with facilities teams on space, power, cooling and cabling, configure switches/routers, ensure cloud integration, security, and disaster recovery, and mentor junior engineers.