Data Center Solutions Architect

Wesco • Irving, TX

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Center Solutions Architect is a trusted advisor and technical support professional for WESCO Global Solutions, focused on Data Center Solutions. The Technology Support team provides technical expertise across supported technologies and advises the Communications and Security Solutions, Electrical and Electronic Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions sales organizations.

The role designs and supports data center physical infrastructure solutions, including structured cabling, fiber and copper connectivity, pathways, spaces, cabinets, racks, and supporting infrastructure. It requires a strong understanding of Layer 1 network infrastructure and data center environments, as well as working knowledge of active equipment such as switches, storage, compute, UPS, and PDU systems. The position supports customer engagement and sales strategies by delivering technical guidance, designs, bills of material, specifications, presentations, and training.

Requirements

• Associate degree or commensurate technical experience.
• 5–10 years of experience in a technical role supporting design, implementation, or commissioning; data center or infrastructure environments are preferred.
• Knowledge of physical layer infrastructure design, including copper and fiber cabling, routing, patching, and structured cabling standards.
• General understanding of data center environments, including cabinets, power (PDUs/UPS), cooling, and active network components.
• Strong customer-centric mindset with effective communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%–25%.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline.
• Experience designing with Visio.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools.
• Industry certifications such as BICSI RCDD/DCDC or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Establish WESCO’s credibility with end-user customers and deliver value throughout the sales cycle as a technical liaison.
• Position standards-based technology solutions and provide education aligned to customer needs.
• Provide technical deliverables, including bills of material, designs using Visio, AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools, and written specifications.
• Ensure deliverables clearly represent WESCO’s value proposition, including Supply Chain and Global Solutions capabilities.
• Serve as a technical resource aligned with WESCO business leaders and sales teams to execute sales strategies and initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and support to enhance customer engagement and solution positioning.
• Partner with Global Technical Resource and Solutions Support teams to scale execution by leveraging shared resources and improving turnaround time for customer deliverables.
• Participate in advanced technical training and continued education to strengthen knowledge of system architectures, particularly in data center environments and physical infrastructure.
• Maintain relevant industry certifications aligned with the role and business needs.
• Act as a liaison to key vendor partners to support solution development and identify opportunities to position vendor technologies within customer environments.
• Deliver technical presentations and hands-on training in customer meetings, technical seminars, and industry events focused on data center and infrastructure solutions.
• Support customer engagement through WESCO innovation or lab center visits when applicable, providing subject matter expertise as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree