Data Center Infrastructure Architect

CXtec, Inc.

$100K — $120K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in structured cabling, SAN, or network infrastructure technical sales
  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, computer science, or related field
  • Exceptional knowledge of data center cabling and transmission standards
  • RCDD or DCDC certification preferred, structured cable design experience required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Visio; knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Deliver pre- and post-sales technical support and design assistance
  • Engage with customers to enhance their experience and provide tailored solutions
  • Collaborate with sales teams to promote CABLExpress products
  • Lead customer meetings and presentations to build strong relationships
  • Champion customer satisfaction and support issue resolution
  • Lead conversations on customer requirements and develop architectural designs
  • Monitor market activities and provide strategic feedback to leadership teams

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • Critical illness and accident insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts and pet insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Full Job Description
We9re seeking a Data Center Infrastructure Architect to help drive what9s next. In this role, you9ll act as both strategist and technical leader-guiding customers through complex decisions, shaping solutions at Layer 1, and influencing outcomes across the sales journey. If you9re passionate about innovation and thrive in a collaborative, customer-focused environment, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

The annual compensation for this role ranges from Base salary: $100,000 - $120,000 annually + Variable compensation: $40,000 - $52,000 annually.

Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, education, certifications, and overall alignment with business needs.

Location: Syracuse, NY; Norcross, GA; or remote, with a hybrid schedule available.

What you9ll be doing:
  • Deliver expert pre- and post-sales technical support, including design assistance, addressing technical queries, crafting tailored solutions, supporting quotes, and proposals
  • Technically engage with prospects and current customers to consult, advise, and elevate the customer experience
  • Collaborate closely with the sales team to ensure CABLExpress products are the preferred choice during all customer interactions and opportunity development
  • Lead targeted customer-facing meetings and presentations, develop strong customer relationships, and ensure follow-up throughout the sales lifecycle
  • Champion customer satisfaction, support installation and issue resolution to secure repeat business and sustain long-term customer partnerships
  • Lead customer requirement conversations as the technical subject matter expert; develop architectural designs and specifications according to the TIA942 standard
  • Monitor market and competitor activities, providing insightful reports and strategic feedback to Product Management, Product Marketing, and Sales leadership teams
  • Participate in trade shows, high profile conferences, attend standards body meetings, customer training and webinars as a subject matter expert
  • Some travel required


What we9re looking for:
  • 7+ years of experience in structured cabling, data center storage area networking (SAN), or network infrastructure technical sales
  • Bachelor9s Degree in engineering, computer science or related field
  • Exceptional knowledge of data center optical cabling, structured cabling, and data center transmission topologies; as well as the underlying link-layer standards (Ethernet, InfiniBand and Fibre Channel)
  • RCDD or DCDC certification preferred, experience in structured cable infrastructure design required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Visio to support design according to TIA942 standards; knowledge of AutoCAD or other engineering applications a plus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, while demonstrating strong attention to detail and appreciation of deadlines is essential
  • Demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills; be a process-oriented thinker
  • Exhibit strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbally and written
  • Must be able to adapt to a high-pressure, continuously changing environment
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the job and the company core values


What we offer:
  • Health insurance and prescription drug coverage
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance and voluntary life options
  • Company paid short and long-term disability coverage
  • Critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Pet insurance
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid vacation, sick/personal days and holidays


As a condition of employment, upon offer, candidates will be required to participate in a background check and complete a pre-employment drug screen.

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