Senior Data Center White Space Architect

Oracle; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oracle is seeking an experienced data center infrastructure designer to lead the planning, design, and optimization of white space in our facilities. You will create detailed layouts, BOMs, and cabling designs, while developing BoD standards to guide internal and partner teams.

You will collaborate with facilities, construction, operations, and external providers to translate requirements into executable designs, review site layouts, and ensure compliance with standards through all build phases,

Responsibilities

• Leads the planning, design, and optimization of data center white space, including rack layout, hot/cold aisle containment, power distribution, cable pathways, and build phases.
• Creates and maintains detailed white space documentation such as room layouts, rack elevations, bill of materials, and structured cabling designs.
• Develops design standards and Basis of Design (BoD) documents to guide internal and partner teams in delivering consistent white space fit-outs.
• Develops low voltage structured cabling system designs to support scalable, high-performance compute, storage, and network systems.
• Reviews new site layouts and proposed fit-out designs and failover configurations, to ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborates with colocation providers, developers, and internal teams to gather, translate, and implement requirements into executable white space designs.
• Interfaces with Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire, and Controls teams to ensure robust integration and performance.
• Leads project coordination meetings to align scope, timelines, and critical design updates.
• Leads internal and external project team members during design, fit-out, and commissioning phases.
• Provides mentorship and training to junior engineers to build organizational capability.
• Travels to data centers for on-site validation, commissioning, and engineering analysis.
• Acts as SME for mission-critical systems and validates integration with operations.
• Provides engineering support during live events and incidents to ensure rapid resolution and continuity.

Skills

Data center design

White space planning

Rack layout

Power distribution

Cabling systems

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Job description

Oracle is seeking an experienced data center infrastructure designer to lead the planning, design, and optimization of white space in our facilities. You will create detailed layouts, BOMs, and cabling designs, while developing BoD standards to guide internal and partner teams.

You will collaborate with facilities, construction, operations, and external providers to translate requirements into executable designs, review site layouts, and ensure compliance with standards through all build phases,