Principal Hyperscale Network Architect

Fleet Data Centers; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleet Data Centers seeks a Principal Network Engineer to own the architecture, design, and long-term technical ownership of its network infrastructure across hyperscale campuses. The role partners with Product, Design, Construction, and Operations to deliver scalable, secure networks and OT environments.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years in network engineering, deep fiber expertise, and a track record leading complex data-center projects, with strong vendor management and standards

Qualifications

• 10+ years in network engineering or fiber infrastructure.
• Deep expertise in fiber, cabling, and carrier connectivity.
• Experience designing large-scale network infrastructure across data centers.
• Ability to lead from planning through commissioning and operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain hyperscale network architecture standards.
• Create design drawings, rack elevations, and site infrastructure docs.
• Define standards supporting security, IoT, BMS, and EPMS networks.
• Review engineering deliverables and ensure Fleet standards compliance.
• Support master planning to scale network infrastructure with campus growth.

Skills

Network engineering

Fiber infrastructure

Structured cabling

Carrier connectivity

OT networks

Vendor management

IoT networks

Education

PE license (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

GIS

Job description

Fleet Data Centers seeks a Principal Network Engineer to own the architecture, design, and long-term technical ownership of its network infrastructure across hyperscale campuses. The role partners with Product, Design, Construction, and Operations to deliver scalable, secure networks and OT environments.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years in network engineering, deep fiber expertise, and a track record leading complex data-center projects, with strong vendor management and standards