Data Center Solutions Architect - Sales Engineer

About Vantage Vantage powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Solutions Engineering Department The Solutions Engineering Department serves as the technical backbone of the sales organization, bridging customer business needs with the company’s technical capabilities and solutions. The team partners closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and other internal stakeholders to design, validate, and present technically sound solutions that support revenue growth and long-term customer success. Sales Engineers act as trusted technical advisors throughout the entire sales cycle—from early discovery and solution design to proposal development, RFP/RFI responses, and contract support. By translating complex technical requirements into clear, customer-focused solutions, the department ensures alignment between customer expectations, technical feasibility, and operational delivery. Position Overview This position can be based in a hybrid capacity at any of Vantage’s U.S. locations (3 days in the office, 2 days remote).   Vantage is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Solutions Architect to join our team in the data center industry. The Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing technical solutions that meet the complex needs of our clients. This role requires a deep understanding of data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including power distribution, critical backup systems, cooling architectures, life‑safety systems, and overall facility design. Familiarity with Telecom, and networking platforms is beneficial. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work closely with clients and internal teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions. Essential Job Functions Solution Design and Architecture: Contribute to customized data center solutions focused on electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including power, cooling, redundancy, and facility systems. Serve as a subject matter expert on data center infrastructure, building systems, and white-space fit-outs Support the development of high‑level solution concepts, ensuring scalability, reliability, and operational alignment. Client Engagement and Requirements Gathering: Engage with clients to understand their business needs, technical requirements, and challenges. Conduct detailed requirements analysis and translate business needs into technical specifications. Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from initial concept and design…