Data Center Network Architect

Insight Global is looking for a Data Center Network Architect to join one of our largest tech clients in the Bay Area. This person will:
· Collaborate closely with engineering teams (system architects, hardware/software engineers, QA, and more) to design, develop, debug, and release next-generation products.
· Manage and maintain a high-performing Compute Farm of builders, packagers, testers, and core infrastructure.
· Ensure availability targets are consistently met and lead system recovery efforts.
· Deploy and qualify systems while supporting exciting new technology bring-ups.
· Oversee inventory and lifecycle management for assets across data centers and labs.
· Gather critical metrics and create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) documentation.
· Maintain a world-class, safe, and well-organized environment in our data centers and labs.
· Troubleshoot Linux/Windows, hardware, and infrastructure issues alongside engineers and platform operations teams.
· Plan, deploy, and maintain on-premises private cloud infrastructure, collaborating with datacenter and network engineering teams.
· Implement efficiency improvements to maximize availability, throughput, and test accuracy while meeting SLAs and KPIs.
· Represent the team in meetings with internal stakeholders and contribute to global operations.

This role can pay between $75-$85/hour depending on years of experience and skillset.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

·Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technical Major (or equivalent experience).
·Experience with Network Architecture and network protocols like IPP6 or IPP4
· 5+ years of experience in data centers or large engineering labs.
· Familiarity with Gitlab, Linux environment, and CI/CD pipeline build with Dev Ops mindset
· Proficiency in DCIM (Nautobot, etc.) and scripting (shell, Python, Ansible).
· Working knowledge of protocols/services like TCP/IP, DNS, NFS, SSL, etc.
· Experience with Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems.
· Hands-on experience with PCBs, liquid cooling, HPC, building clusters between rack level systems, and system FRU replacements

· Experience managing HPC clusters using tools like BCM and Slurm.
· Strong background in Windows and Linux administration, with an understanding of dense datacenter design, including compute, storage, and networking.
· Experience with hypervisors and VM applications.
· Knowledge of DC infrastructure with an emphasis on liquid cooling.
· A track record of technical curiosity and innovation.
· Mechanically inclined and comfortable with tools and physical tasks.

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.