ICT Infrastructure Architect

FluidStack

. Own the end-to-end physical implementation of data center networks for hyperscale sites .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $183,000 - $218,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing hyperscale data center networks, focusing on structured cabling systems, optical standards, and loss budget management. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing DCIM tools for effective network management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Hyperscale Data Center Network DesignStructured Cabling SystemsOptical Standards KnowledgeFiber Loss Budget ManagementDCIM Tool Integration

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Hard Skills

Fiber Plant ArchitectureTransceiver PlanningConstruction Drawing InterpretationPort-to-Fiber Mapping AutomationOptics SelectionInteroperability ValidationLoss-Budget ModelingStructured Cabling Hierarchy DefinitionMPO/MTP Ecosystem KnowledgeTesting Methodologies

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

BluebeamACCProcoreNetBoxRemedyDCIM Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

RCDD Certification

Industry Keywords

Hyperscale SitesCloud-Provider NetworksOptical Standards400G/800G Transceiver TechnologiesICT Basis of DesignDivision 26/27/28/33 Specifications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end physical implementation of data center networks for hyperscale sites
Architect fiber plants, plan transceivers, and integrate structured cabling
Collaborate with CSA, MEP, and construction teams on power, cooling, space, pathways, cabinets, and racks
Develop, read, and interpret construction drawings in Bluebeam, ACC, and Procore
Translate DCN logical port maps for TOR, spine, super-spine, and DCI into physical cross-connect and patching schedules
Automate port-to-fiber mapping for 100K+ ports per site
Define cassette types, trunk counts, and structured cabling hierarchy
Model fiber utilization and overbuild across two to three hardware generations
Select optics based on reach and loss budget
Validate interoperability across vendors and generations
Maintain loss-budget and margin models for every link type
Own the ICT Basis of Design, SOPs, and Division 26/27/28/33 master specifications
Integrate with DCIM tools to track strands, ports, and patching

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience designing hyperscale or cloud-provider data center networks with 1000+ racks and 100K+ fiber strands
Expertise in structured cabling systems, including Corning, Panduit, CommScope, and MPO/MTP ecosystems
Deep knowledge of optical standards including IEEE 802.3 and OIF
Deep knowledge of 400G/800G DR4, FR4, LR4, and SR8 transceiver technologies
Command of fiber loss budgets, dispersion, and testing methodologies including OTDR, insertion loss, and polarity verification
Experience integrating designs into DCIM tools such as NetBox, Remedy, or custom hyperscaler equivalents
RCDD certification, coherent DCI, and multi-generation optics roadmapping are bonuses

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity, including restricted stock units
Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms
Base salary and equity for full-time roles
Compensation discussions and potentially adjusted terms for outstanding candidates