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Data Center Systems Architect

Post Date

Feb 18, 2026

Location

Charlotte,
North Carolina

ZIP/Postal Code

28269
US
Apr 25, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

FTL-c3a55df0-dc77-4d5b-b93c-5343927f8217

Pay Rate

$200k - $250k (estimate)

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Data Center Systems Architect for our Global Businesses to lead the architecture of solutions for the Data Center market.
The candidate will partner closely with relevant business unit general managers, engineering, sales, and strategy leaders to deliver customer backed and differentiated solutions to the market.
He/she will analyze incoming Data Center trends, emerging technologies, and customer needs, translate them into a products & solutions strategy that offers competitive differentiation and derive the system architecture as well as system and sub-system technical requirements.

Role Responsibilities
• Collect and analyze emerging trends in Data Center build and operation.
• Assess customer needs (hyperscalers, colos, others) and understand the technical solutions from competition.
• Understand elements of product / system differentiation combining HVAC equipment and controls. Analyze trade-offs.
• Translate needs into a strategy for products and solutions offering.
• Define the solution architecture and derive system level requirements.
• Breakdown system technical requirements into sub-system technical requirements.
• Drive enterprise level design synergies through the development of global platforms and solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with customers, product management, and various global stakeholders to align technical requirements and create a scalable, cost-efficient solution
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment and successful implementation of Data Center projects.

This role pays between $200,000-250,000 with opportunities for bonuses

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Required Skills & Experience

QUALIFICATIONS
• 10+ years of industry experience working with Data Center customers on cooling system solutions.
• Advanced degree in an Engineering or Industrial field such as Systems Engineering.
• Familiarity with industrial business models for HVAC, preferably in a Data Center business environment.
• Proven track record of building trusted relationships cross-functionally and managing various stakeholder relationships to get consensus on solutions/initiatives and ability to make decisions with conviction.
• Ability to solve complex problems using and finding alternate paths to achieve objectives in a highly constrained and fast-paced environment.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.