Infrastructure Architect (Servers, Storage & Virtualization)

CyrusOne is seeking a seasoned Infrastructure Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-grade server, storage, and virtualization platforms across our global data center footprint. This role will play a critical part in shaping the technical roadmap for scalable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure that supports mission-critical workloads.

Responsibilities:

• Architecture & Design: Develop and maintain reference architectures and blueprints for server, storage, and virtualization platforms, ensuring alignment with business goals, and compliance standards.
• Technology Leadership: Evaluate emerging technologies and lead the adoption of modern infrastructure solutions.
• Project Delivery: Lead infrastructure design for new data center builds, migrations, and transformation initiatives, including global consolidation efforts and private cloud enablement.
• Performance & Optimization: Define and enforce best practices for system performance, capacity planning, and high availability across compute and storage layers.
• Security & Compliance: Collaborate with the Cybersecurity team to ensure infrastructure meets rigorous security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Partner with engineering, operations, and application teams to deliver integrated solutions. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical governance.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure roles with a focus on servers, storage, and virtualization.
• Deep expertise in VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM and other emerging virtualization platforms
• Strong knowledge of SAN/NAS technologies (e.g., Nimble, Pure Storage).
• Experience with infrastructure automation (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, SaltStack) and monitoring platforms (e.g., LogicMonitor, OpenManage)
• Proven track record in designing resilient, scalable systems in a hybrid or multi-cloud environment.
• Familiarity with data center operations, including power, cooling, and rack design.
• Must be able to travel up to 20%

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Equivalent Experience

Benefits:

• Remote work is supported two days a week
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, life and disability insurance, access to mental health resources and employee assistance program
• Competitive pay, performance bonus, 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays, parental leave
• Building Amenities: On-site facilities include a fully equipped gym, golf simulator and free parking. The office is conveniently located in the Harwood district near local restaurants and is a short walk to the American Airlines Center

CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume.