Overview

The Data Center Planning Architect is responsible for designing, planning, and documenting physical data center infrastructure to support large-scale compute, storage, and network deployments. The role focuses on translating High-Level Designs (HLDs), audits, and existing documentation into precise Low-Level Designs (LLDs), including rack layouts, connectivity diagrams, and cable matrices for complex environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design physical infrastructure plans for compute, storage, and network platforms
  • Develop rack layouts with appropriate power allocation, cooling considerations, and space optimization
  • Assess data center capacity and support expansions, refreshes, and migration initiatives
  • Produce detailed LLDs covering physical topology, rack elevations, port-level connectivity, patch panels, power distribution, and cable routing
  • Ensure all designs comply with internal data center standards and structured cabling best practices
  • Create and maintain detailed cable matrices for spine-leaf fabrics, SAN environments, hyperconverged systems, and cross-connects
  • Define cable types, lengths, labeling conventions, port mappings, and color standards
  • Validate end-to-end cabling accuracy across designs and deployments
  • Translate HLDs into executable physical layouts and implementation documentation
  • Collaborate with deployment teams during build phases, including acting as a delivery or technical coordination point when required
  • Partner with operations and implementation teams to manage updates and changes, ensuring no service disruption outside approved maintenance windows
  • Maintain and evolve data center standards related to cabling, rack utilization, and documentation
  • Review designs for compliance and perform quality assurance checks on physical builds
  • Use DCIM and related tools to manage capacity, power, and connectivity data
  • Maintain version-controlled design artifacts and ensure documentation accuracy over time

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience
  • 3-7 years of experience in data center design, infrastructure planning, or physical layer engineering
  • Strong knowledge of structured cabling standards, network hardware, SAN fabrics, and server platforms
  • Hands-on experience with environments such as HPE Synergy 12000 and Cisco Nexus spine-leaf architectures
  • Proficiency with Visio, CAD tools, and DCIM platforms
  • Solid understanding of redundancy, high availability, and fault-tolerant design principles
  • Ability to contribute at an architect level to complex physical and logical data center solutions
  • Exceptional attention to detail and documentation accuracy
  • Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
  • Analytical mindset with effective problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)

Nice to have

  • Experience working in enterprise or hyperscale data center environments
  • Certifications such as BICSI TECH, RCDD, CCNA, or CCNP
  • Experience with scripting or automation to improve documentation workflows

Poland (Prod)

We gather like-minded people:

  • Engineering community of industry professionals
  • Friendly team and enjoyable working environment
  • Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
  • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
  • Business-driven relocation opportunities

We provide growth opportunities:

  • Outstanding career roadmap
  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs
  • Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS)
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, Cloud Guru
  • English classes

We cover it all:

  • Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B)
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
  • Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more
  • Referral bonuses
  • Corporate, social and well-being events

Please, note:

  • The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview.
  • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively.

[epamgdo] Poland (About EPAM)

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.