IT Hardware Solutions Architect (m/w/d)

at  Vertiv

WHO ARE WE?

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
We’re building an exceptional team in Germany and we’re inviting YOU to be part of this exciting journey as a IT Hardware Solutions Architect (m/w/d)!

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a dynamic and multidisciplinary Data Center Hardware Solutions Architect to join our expanding team. You will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and delivering cutting-edge data center solutions in IT space for our clients across various industries.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.Career growth and development opportunities.

What you’ll do? As a key team player, your responsibilities include:

• Consult with clients: Understand their IT infrastructure needs, challenges, and business objectives. Analyze requirements and translate them into tailored data center solutions.
• Solution design: Leverage your deep understanding of white space, power, cooling, thermal management, and the latest IT/data center technologies to create robust and scalable solutions.
• Technology expertise: Recommend and implement best-in-class hardware, software, and infrastructure solutions, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices (EN50600, Uptime Institute’s Tier Certification, C-Net’s CDCDP or equivalent).
• Presentation & communication: Clearly present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including clients, internal teams, senior management, consultants, and partners.

• Networking and collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, actively seeking new opportunities and partnerships.Play active role in defining solution gaps; collaborate with regional and global offering team to improve and launch new solutions.

What makes you successful? Bring your passion and expertise with:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Solutions Architect, Systems Engineer, Sales Engineer, or similar role in the data center industry.
• Proven track record of success in designing, implementing, and managing data center projects. Use of design tools, like AutoCAD, Revit or similar is welcome.
• Deep understanding of data center concepts, including white space, power, cooling, thermal management, and latest IT infrastructure technology (OPC, GenAI, Blockchain).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, telecommunication, computer systems) preferred
• Fluency in English and native proficiency in local language (German, Italian, Spanish, French) required.

• Proven strong knowledge of industry standards and best practices (EN50600, Uptime Institute’s Data Centre Tier Certification, C-Net’s CDCDP or equivalent).Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Consult with clients: Understand their IT infrastructure needs, challenges, and business objectives. Analyze requirements and translate them into tailored data center solutions.
• Solution design: Leverage your deep understanding of white space, power, cooling, thermal management, and the latest IT/data center technologies to create robust and scalable solutions.
• Technology expertise: Recommend and implement best-in-class hardware, software, and infrastructure solutions, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices (EN50600, Uptime Institute’s Tier Certification, C-Net’s CDCDP or equivalent).
• Presentation & communication: Clearly present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including clients, internal teams, senior management, consultants, and partners.
• Networking and collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, actively seeking new opportunities and partnerships.Play active role in defining solution gaps; collaborate with regional and global offering team to improve and launch new solutions