Architect, Enterprise Lab Services & Operations Architect
Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Architect, Enterprise Lab Services & Operations Architect on our DevOps Team in Hopkinton, MA.
What you’ll achieve
We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Architect to lead the design, evolution, and strategic direction of our Lab infrastructure, operations and services. This role requires deep subject matter expertise in networking, security, enterprise architecture, and data systems . The ideal candidate will have a strong background in infrastructure development , with software development experience & 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.
Key Responsibilities:
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
Qualifications:
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.
Compensation: Dell is committed to Fair and Equitable compensation practices. The Base Salary Range for this role is $204,000 to $264,000
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Who we are
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