Dell Architect Enterprise Lab Services Operations 

United States, Texas, Austin 

204647660

Architect, Enterprise Lab Services & Operations Architect

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What you’ll achieve

We are seeking a visionary and hands-onto lead the design, evolution, and strategic direction of our Lab infrastructure, operations and services. This role requires deep subject matter expertise in. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in, with&
data center design (power and cooling),considered a significant plus.

This is a high-impact role that bridges current-state architecture with forward-looking innovation. You will be responsible for assessing existing systems, identifying opportunities for modernization, and guiding the implementation of scalable, secure, and efficient lab environments. You will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, engineering teams, and external partners alike.

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Architect and evolve lab infrastructure to support current and future business needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure networking, security, and data architecture align with enterprise standards
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to drive innovation and operational efficiency
• Develop and maintain roadmaps for lab services and infrastructure evolution
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and operational standards
• Drive capacity planning, performance tuning, and disaster recovery strategies
• Consult on the design and optimization of lab environments, including power, cooling, and physical layout

External Technology Radar & Industry Influence

• Continuously scan and assess emerging technologies, frameworks, and ecosystem shifts relevant the Lab Services & Operations owned architectures
• Build and maintain relationships with industry consortia, open-source communities, standards bodies, and technology partners
• Represent the company at key industry forums, conferences, and thought leadership platforms
• Provide strategic insights to senior leadership on technology evolution, risks, and opportunities

Executive Advisory & Roadmap Development

• Partner with CTO, CISO, CIO, and engineering leadership to shape enterprise technology roadmaps and investment strategies
• Translate future technology insights into actionable internal strategies and modernization initiatives
• Evangelize a culture of secure-by-default development

Mentorship & Capability Building

• Coach and mentor senior engineers, architects, and practitioners across the enterprise
• Lead internal communities of practice and technical guilds
• Foster a high-trust, collaborative culture that empowers teams to build securely at speed

Required Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, infrastructure architecture, data center operations, or related fields.
• Proven expertise in:
  • Enterprise networking and security
  • Enterprise architecture frameworks
  • Data infrastructure and management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable strategies.

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in R&D or lab environments supporting hardware/software integration.
• Data center design (power, cooling, layout)
• Certifications such as TOGAF, CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, or equivalent.
• Background in AI/ML infrastructure, high-performance computing, or edge computing is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Systems thinking and ability to navigate enterprise complexity.
• Strategic foresight with a passion for anticipating technology shifts.
• Influential communicator, comfortable engaging from engineering teams to C-suite.
• Growth mindset with a relentless focus on learning and enabling others.