Datacenter Architect

Datacenter Architect

A rare opportunity for a Data Centre Architect with a proven track record to take ownership of physical infrastructure design within a major new data centre build. You’ll shape the foundation of connectivity across full DC halls, working with structured cabling, fibre and copper systems, and high-density rack layouts. This is a design-focused role where your expertise directly influences scalability, resilience, and performance of next-generation data centre environments. Ideal for someone who thrives in technical design authority roles, without needing to be hands-on in the field every day.

About the role
You will be responsible for designing and advising on the physical network and connectivity architecture for new data centre builds and expansion projects. The focus is on end-to-end passive infrastructure design including structured cabling systems, fibre and copper pathways, patching environments, and rack-level layout planning.

Key responsibilities include:

Technical Skills

* Experience designing new data centers or DC halls/rooms
* Strong knowledge of physical network & connectivity architecture
* Deep understanding of passive infrastructure (cables, connectors, patch panels, ODFs)
* Knowledge of cable trays, containment, and routing within DC environments
* Ability to create and interpret technical designs, floorplans, and rack elevations
* Familiarity with structured cabling standards (fiber & copper)
* Strong plus: hands-on experience with cabling work inside DC halls
* Plus: high-level knowledge of DC power and cooling setup

About you

* Strong experience designing data centres or large-scale DC halls/rooms
* Deep understanding of physical network infrastructure (structured cabling, fibre & copper systems)
* Proven ability to design and interpret rack layouts, containment systems, and cable routing plans
* Familiar with passive infrastructure components such as patch panels, ODFs, trays, and connectivity architecture
* Ability to operate as a design authority and translate requirements into structured technical solutions
* High-level understanding of power and cooling systems (advantageous)
* Strong communicator able to guide technical stakeholders without direct installation responsibility

About Levy Professionals

Since 2000 we provide professional solutions to organizations ranging from tech start-ups to global players. From our offices in Amsterdam and London we have built an international and local network of skilled employed professionals and contractors fuelled by our passion for connecting skills with projects. Over the years we have fulfilled over 2500 requirements and nowadays we consistently have 250+ professionals recruited and relocated from 14 countries allocated to various projects. Our strength is the way that we see and treat people. This will always be a key factor in our strategy for many years to come.