Senior Data Center Architect (TS/SCI) – Onsite NCR

Northern-Technologies-Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern-Technologies-Group seeks an experienced SME Data Center Architect to support WHCA Task Force Raptor, evaluating DoW data centers for upgrade or replacement and guiding facility infrastructure, systems architecture, and compliance with DoW and industry standards.

Onsite in the National Capital Region, you will assess power, cooling, cabling, and security requirements for mission-critical operations.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Yankee White eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in data center design, operations, or infrastructure evaluation.
• Expert knowledge of data center power distribution, UPS systems, generator backup, and electrical infrastructure.
• Comprehensive understanding of Uptime Institute Tier Standards I-IV and data center certification processes.
• Proficiency in network architecture evaluation, including structured cabling, fiber optics, and connectivity standards.
• Experience with DoW IT infrastructure requirements, security protocols, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills with the ability to produce detailed technical assessment reports.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of senior leadership.
• Must have extensive senior-level experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive data center assessments to evaluate upgrade feasibility vs replacement.
• Analyze power systems, space utilization, and cooling/HVAC capacity for sustainability and scalability.
• Evaluate network architecture, cabling, redundancy, TEMPEST/EMSEC, and connectivity frameworks.
• Apply standards such as Uptime Institute, TIA-942, and DoW requirements.
• Develop detailed assessment reports with technical justification for upgrade paths or replacement strategies.
• Collaborate with facility managers, network engineers, and program leadership to align findings with mission requirements.
• Identify risks and deficiencies in data center operations and propose mitigation strategies.
• Provide expert consultation on modernization roadmaps and implementation planning.

Skills

Data center design

Power distribution

Network architecture evaluation

Security clearance TS/SCI

Technical leadership

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Field assessment & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Northern-Technologies-Group seeks an experienced SME Data Center Architect to support WHCA Task Force Raptor, evaluating DoW data centers for upgrade or replacement and guiding facility infrastructure, systems architecture, and compliance with DoW and industry standards.

Onsite in the National Capital Region, you will assess power, cooling, cabling, and security requirements for mission-critical operations.