Kforce Inc. is seeking a full-time Data Center Power/Cooling Architect to support our enterprise technology client based out of Austin, TX.Overview:While knowledge of power and cooling of the building itself is useful, we are looking more for someone who can optimize how we power and cool our infrastructure in the racks in the data center. For example, what are best methods and designs for providing power and/or cooling to the rack. The Data Center Power/Cooling Architect needs to be self-motivated, driven and able to communicate well both verbally and through PPT. This person does not need to be an operations-centric person. This role is for someone to assess our current state, look forward, and then take the real-time data we have to make modifications for future designs.Responsibilities:
Work with infrastructure engineers to develop power standards (input power, power per rack, etc.) for our rack in our production data centers
Evaluate power usage across our data centers for ways to optimize usage and/or reduce costs
Work with infrastructure engineers and Facilities to provide optimized cooling (inlet temperature, containment temperature, etc.) to support the infrastructure in the racks
As infrastructure power increases, evaluate new power and cooling technologies to enable more infrastructure capacity
Develop a roadmap to align with our infrastructure deployment plans with changes in technology and new product releases
Evaluate real time data to revise power/cooling recommendations and make updates
Experience architecting or designing the delivery of power to racks and servers
Experience budgeting rack power
Experience architecting or designing a cooling solution for a rack
Experience working in a Data Center
Experience with liquid cooling is a plus
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Compensation Type:HoursMinimum Compensation:69.00Maximum Compensation:82.75