Principal Data Center/Cloud Architect

Jobs via Dice; Fairfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Data Center/Cloud Architect to transform its hybrid infrastructure. This pivotal role requires extensive experience in data center environments and cloud technologies, ensuring high-performance solutions to drive digital transformation. The ideal candidate will lead modernization efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture.
• Hands-on experience with hardware and virtualization.
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).

Responsibilities

• Lead hybrid infrastructure strategies across on-prem and cloud platforms.
• Develop reference architectures and design patterns.
• Collaborate with teams to align infrastructure initiatives with business objectives.

Skills

Infrastructure architecture

Cloud migration

Performance tuning

Security best practices

Leadership

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Cisco DNA Center

Cisco ACI

Software Development

Job description

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Job Title: Principal Data Center/Cloud Architect

Type: Contract-to-Hire (6 Months CTH)

Location: Hybrid Fairfield, CA (3 4 days onsite to start, standard business hours)

Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Data Center/Cloud Architect to lead the transformation of our hybrid infrastructure. This role bridges traditional on-prem data center environments with modern cloud technologies, ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performance infrastructure solutions that drive digital transformation.Key Responsibilities

• Architect and lead end-to-end hybrid infrastructure strategies across on-prem data centers, private cloud, and public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Develop reference architectures, design patterns, and governance models for infrastructure services.
• Lead data center modernization and migration projects, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum scalability.
• Design for performance, resilience, cost-efficiency, and security in enterprise-level environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure initiatives with business objectives.
• Provide expert guidance in network architecture, integration, and security, including SD-WAN and data center fabric technologies.
  
  

Must-Have Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture, with a strong foundation in on-premises data centers and recent cloud migration/modernization work.
• Proven hands-on experience with hardware, virtualization (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), storage, and networking in traditional data center environments.
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and hybrid cloud integration.
• Strong background in infrastructure design, performance tuning, and security best practices.
• Advanced networking knowledge, including experience with:
• Cisco DNA Center
• Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure)
• Cisco SD-WAN / Viptela
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex Layer 2 7 network issues, beyond Level 1 responses.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience working across technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform Solutions Architect, etc.
• Experience in enterprise IT environments supporting large-scale modernization efforts.
• Understanding of DevOps principles, automation tools, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) is a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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