White Space Solutions Architect

NorthMark Strategies

$125K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in solution architecture, systems architecture, or large-scale infrastructure design.
  • Strong background in high-performance computing (HPC), cloud, or large-scale enterprise data center environments.
  • Expertise in integrating compute, storage, and networking into cohesive solutions.
  • Experience with hyperscale or GPU-accelerated environments, supporting AI/ML workloads, infrastructure monitoring, or simulation models.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
  • Leadership and project management experience.

Responsibilities

  • Own solution-level design and alignment across compute, storage, networking, and facilities systems.
  • Translate workload requirements into scalable data center white space solutions in partnership with product teams and HPC customers.
  • Define reference architectures encompassing compute/GPU density, storage ratios, and network integration strategies.
  • Collaborate with architects across infrastructure, digital, and network domains for cohesive designs.
  • Create solution roadmaps that break down delivery into implementable phases while addressing immediate demand.
  • Support proof-of-concept efforts and performance testing to confirm solution viability.
  • Ensure compliance, resiliency, and sustainability in all designs.
  • Serve as the customer-facing technical partner for complex solution discussions.

Benefits

  • Inclusive company culture that fosters innovation and collaboration.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies in high-performance computing and cloud infrastructure.
  • Flexible work environments that support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
The Position

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to drive the design and delivery of scalable, resilient solutions within new data center halls. This role will bridge customer requirements, technology platforms, and infrastructure reference architectures to ensure the white space design aligns with business demand, HPC workloads, and emerging technology trends.

The ideal candidate will act as the glue between product, infrastructure, and operations teams, translating technical and business needs into integrated solutions that scale.

Responsibilities:
  • Own solution-level design and alignment across compute, storage, networking, and facilities systems within new data center builds.
  • Partner with product teams, HPC customers, and operations to translate workload requirements into scalable data center white space solutions.
  • Define reference architectures that incorporate compute/GPU density, storage ratios, and network integration strategies.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure architects, digital architects, and network architects to deliver holistic designs.
  • Create solution roadmaps that segment delivery into implementable phases while meeting near-term demand.
  • Support proof-of-concept efforts and performance baseline testing to validate solution viability.
  • Ensure designs meet compliance, resiliency, and sustainability requirements.
  • Act as the customer-facing technical partner for complex solution discussions.


Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of experience in solution architecture, systems architecture, or large-scale infrastructure design.
  • Strong background in HPC, cloud, or large-scale enterprise data center environments.
  • Expertise in integrating compute, storage, and networking into cohesive solutions.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
  • Experience with hyperscale or GPU-accelerated environments, supporting AI/ML workloads, infrastructure monitoring, or simulation models.
  • Strong communicator with leadership and project management experience.


It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company's needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Benefits & Perks:
  • Company-Paid Lunch Stipend: Lunch is provided via GrubHub
  • Company-Paid Benefits: 100% Employer-Paid Medical in our High Deductible Health Plan, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and their families, 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Life insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k): Company will match 100% of your contributions up to 6%
  • Optional Employee-Paid Benefits: Medical insurance in our PPO plan and a variety of other benefits such as Health Savings Accounts (with Company Contribution!), Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Life Insurance, Wellhub and more.
  • Time Off: 25 days of Paid Time Off plus 12 company holidays

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