Principal Architect - Data Center (US)

EOS IT Solutions; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

EOS IT Solutions seeks a Principal Architect to spearhead next-generation data center architecture including physical and logical design, software-defined infrastructure, virtualization, and containerization.

The role drives workload strategy, region-wide zoning, and placement of core services across zones while enabling scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure with a focus on modern fabrics and policy alignment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years data center/platform architecture.
• Expertise with VCF (vSphere, NSX, vSAN) and NSX networking.
• Strong background in fabric architecture (EVPN/VXLAN, BGP).
• Experience with Kubernetes/Tanzu and container networking.
• IaC, GitOps, automation, and observability expertise.
• Certifications: VCIX/VCAP, NSX, CCNP/CCIE DC, CKA/CKS (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Define target-state data center architecture with regional/AZ constructs.
• Establish workload, management, and control zone strategy.
• Lead design of next-generation fabrics (leaf-spine, EVPN/VXLAN).
• Align internal and external network designs for consistent policy.
• Develop VCF networking standards: VPC constructs, Distributed Transit Gateway, Distributed Firewall, Load Balancing.
• Integrate virtualization, SDS, and Kubernetes/Tanzu platforms.
• Drive software-defined infrastructure adoption and automation.
• Oversee architecture governance, design reviews, and roadmap execution.

Skills

IaC

GitOps

Automation

Observability

Data center architecture

Education

VCIX/VCAP

NSX

CCNP/CCIE DC

CKA/CKS

Tools

VCF (vSphere NSX vSAN)

Kubernetes/Tanzu

EVPN/VXLAN/BGP

Job description

OUR COMPANY:

EOS IT Solutions is a Global Technology and Logistics company, providing Collaboration and Business IT Support services to some of the world’s largest industry leaders, delivering forward-thinking solutions based on multi-domain architecture. Customer satisfaction and commitment to superior quality of service are our top business priorities, along with investing in and supporting our partners and employees.

This position is hybrid in:

• NY, NY
• Pennington, NJ
• Jersey City, NJ
• Dallas, TX

OUR COMPANY:

EOS IT Solutions is a Global Technology and Logistics company, providing Collaboration and Business IT Support services to some of the world’s largest industry leaders, delivering forward-thinking solutions based on multi-domain architecture. Customer satisfaction and commitment to superior quality of service are our top business priorities, along with investing in and supporting our partners and employees.

We are a true International IT provider and are proud to deliver our services through global simplicity with trusted transparency.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

We are seeking a Principal Architect to define and lead next‑generation data center architecture spanning physical and logical design, software‑defined infrastructure, virtualization, and containerization. This role drives the strategy for workload, management, and control zones across regions and availability zones while enabling placement of core and foundation services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define target‑state data center architecture with regional/AZ constructs.
• Establish workload, management, and control zone strategy.
• Lead design of next‑generation fabrics (leaf‑spine, EVPN/VXLAN).
• Align internal and external network designs for consistent policy.
• Develop VCF networking standards: VPC constructs, Distributed Transit Gateway, Distributed Firewall, Load Balancing.
• Integrate virtualization, SDS, and Kubernetes/Tanzu platforms.
• Drive software‑defined infrastructure adoption and automation.
• Oversee architecture governance, design reviews, and roadmap execution.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• 10+ years data center/platform architecture.
• Expertise with VCF (vSphere, NSX, vSAN) and NSX networking.
• Strong background in fabric architecture (EVPN/VXLAN, BGP).
• Experience with Kubernetes/Tanzu and container networking.
• IaC, GitOps, automation, and observability expertise.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Certifications: VCIX/VCAP, NSX, CCNP/CCIE DC, CKA/CKS.
• Multi‑region architecture and workload placement experience.
• Knowledge of SDS, storage, backup/DR, and cyber‑resilience.

The EOS pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data, or other laws.

EOS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We invite you to consider opportunities at EOS regardless of your gender; gender identity; gender reassignment; age; religious or similar philosophical belief; race; national origin; political opinion; sexual orientation; disability; marital or civil partnership status or other non‑merit factor.

Pay Range

$170,000—$200,000 USD