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# Systems Architect

- **Company:** Vertiv Corporation
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $45,600.0 - $55,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, SolidWorks (CAD), Data Centers, Software Tools, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, AI Infrastructure
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/60184716-systems-architect

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, or a related technical field
 * 10+ years of experience in systems architecture, power systems, data center infrastructure, thermal management, or complex infrastructure environments
 * Deep expertise in data center power systems and mission-critical infrastructure
 * Strong knowledge of AC power, DC power, controls, energy storage, and data center technologies
 * Experience developing end-to-end architectures across multiple products and technologies
 * Proven ability to translate complex customer requirements into technical solutions
 * Experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, AI infrastructure, or mission-critical environments
 * Demonstrated success performing architecture evaluations, trade studies, and risk assessments
 * Strong customer-facing experience with executive and senior technical stakeholders
 * Ability to present complex technical concepts to executive, customer, and engineering audiences
 * Experience leading within large global and matrixed organizations
 * Experience developing proposals, reference architectures, white papers, or technical documentation

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience supporting hyperscale data center or AI infrastructure architectures
 * Expertise spanning AC power, DC power, controls, energy storage, and thermal management
 * Experience with liquid cooling, CDU infrastructure, heat exchangers, pumps, piping, or hydronic systems
 * Knowledge of data center cooling, HVAC, thermal management, or refrigeration-adjacent infrastructure
 * Familiarity with NEC, UL, IEEE, IEC, ISO, NFPA, ASHRAE, OCP, and related industry standards
 * Experience influencing product roadmaps, platform strategy, and technology adoption
 * Experience partnering with R&D on next-generation infrastructure solutions
 * Recognized technical leadership through publications, customer advisory work, standards participation, or industry presentations
 * Experience with engineering design tools, modeling tools, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar platforms
 * Advanced degree in Engineering, Systems Architecture, or a related technical discipline
 * Strong communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills
 * Demonstrated ability to influence decisions and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders

#LI-DS1, No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

## Description

* The Lead Systems Architect serves as Vertiv's senior technical authority for hyperscale, AI, and strategic customer infrastructure programs
 * Own end-to-end system architecture across power, controls, energy storage, and thermal infrastructure
 * Drive scalable, repeatable, and standards-compliant solutions that align with customer requirements and long-term technology roadmaps
 * Influence technical strategy, product direction, and next-generation infrastructure platforms through deep systems expertise and executive engagement

Roles & Responsibilities

 * Lead system architecture for complex data center power and infrastructure solutions
 * Serve as the primary technical architect for strategic and hyperscale customers
 * Translate customer requirements into scalable system designs and reference architectures
 * Drive technical decisions, trade studies, architecture reviews, and risk assessments
 * Develop & drive portfolio prioritization strategies, integration strategies across power, controls, energy storage, cooling, and supporting infrastructure
 * Partner with Technical Program Managers to ensure successful execution of architecture requirements
 * Support major pursuits, proposals, solution positioning, and customer presentations and ensure alignment to business performance metrics
 * Present architecture strategies, recommendations, and roadmaps to executive stakeholders
 * Collaborate with sales, product management, engineering, quality, services, operations, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
 * Influence technical direction across global matrixed organizations without direct authority
 * Identify technology trends and customer needs to guide future platform development
 * Support thought leadership through white papers, technical documentation, and reference architectures
 * Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, regulations, and customer specifications
 * Travel globally up to 30% to support customers, engineering teams, and strategic initiatives