Lead Specialist – Data Center Integration
WescoIrving, Texas
Full-time
Salary
$94k–$160k/ annually
Free account to apply · application completed on Wesco
About This Role
As the Lead Specialist – Data Center Integration, you will serve as a trusted
Salary
$94k–$160k/ annually
Free account to apply · application completed on Wesco
As the Lead Specialist – Data Center Integration, you will serve as a trusted
technical advisor supporting the deployment, integration, validation, and
commissioning of advanced data center infrastructure solutions. As part of
WESCO's Advanced Technology Support (ATS) team, you will provide expertise
across compute, storage, networking, GPU, power, cooling, and rack-level
infrastructure technologies. Acting as a liaison between customers, sales teams,
technology partners, and internal stakeholders, you will support complex
infrastructure projects and help customers successfully deploy and
operationalize modern data center environments. The ATS team supports large,
strategic opportunities globally while serving as a technical resource across
multiple WESCO business units.
Responsibilities:
* Establish WESCO's credibility with end-user customers and deliver value
throughout the sales cycle as the technical liaison. Position standards-based
technology solutions and provide deliverables including BOMs, rack
elevations, designs, implementation documentation, and written
specifications.
* Serve as a technical resource within assigned territories, supporting sales
strategies and customer engagements involving advanced data center
infrastructure, compute, storage, networking, GPU, power, cooling, and
rack-level technologies.
* Support the integration, validation, commissioning, and deployment readiness
of complex infrastructure solutions by reviewing rack elevations, BOMs, cable
schedules, port maps, IP plans, power requirements, and cooling requirements.
* Provide technical expertise during infrastructure bring-up activities,
including hardware installation, cabling verification, power validation,
operating system deployment support, firmware validation, and infrastructure
acceptance testing.
* Validate servers, storage platforms, networking equipment, GPU systems, power
distribution infrastructure, cooling systems, and associated management
platforms to support successful customer deployments.
* Collaborate with customer engineering teams and technical stakeholders to
support Linux-based infrastructure deployments, provisioning activities,
system validation, troubleshooting, and deployment best practices.
* Support validation of Ethernet, InfiniBand, storage, management, and
provisioning networks while assisting customers with connectivity,
configuration, and performance-related issues.
* Assist with hardware, firmware, operating system, networking, storage, and
infrastructure troubleshooting while supporting root-cause analysis and
corrective action planning.
* Support evaluation and validation of advanced cooling technologies, including
liquid-cooled and air-cooled infrastructure solutions where applicable.
* Develop and maintain technical documentation, implementation procedures,
validation checklists, testing methodologies, troubleshooting guides, and
operational best practices.
* Utilize the Global Technical Resource Center (GTRC) and Solutions Support
resources as part of a scalable project delivery strategy to improve
turnaround times and increase customer success.
* Deliver technical presentations, demonstrations, workshops, and hands-on
training sessions for customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
* Serve as a technical liaison with Technology Alliance Partners (TAPs) and
strategic manufacturers to identify opportunities and strengthen WESCO's
position as a trusted advisor.
* Participate in advanced technical training and maintain relevant industry
certifications and credentials aligned with evolving customer and technology
requirements.
* Mentor junior technical team members and serve as a technical escalation
point for complex infrastructure and integration activities.
Qualifications:
* Associate degree (U.S.)/College Diploma (Canada) or commensurate years of
technical experience required
* Licenses/Certificates/Designations based on technical field of expertise
required
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology,
Telecommunications, or related technical discipline, or commensurate years of
technical experience (preferred)
* 9+ years of experience in technical design, implementation, deployment,
commissioning, integration, or support of data center and infrastructure
technologies
* Experience supporting data center infrastructure, server platforms, storage
systems, networking technologies, power distribution, cooling systems, or
related technology environments
* Working knowledge of Linux operating systems and infrastructure
troubleshooting methodologies
* Experience with server deployment, operating system installation,
provisioning, firmware management, and infrastructure validation activities
* Familiarity with BIOS, BMC, Redfish, IPMI, hardware management platforms, and
infrastructure monitoring tools (preferred)
* Experience supporting Ethernet networking, InfiniBand, storage networks,
structured cabling systems, and data center connectivity technologies
(preferred)
* Familiarity with automation, configuration management, monitoring,
orchestration, or infrastructure management tools (preferred)
* Experience with Kubernetes, container platforms, cluster-management
technologies, or high-performance computing environments (preferred)
* Experience supporting GPU-based, AI, or high-density compute environments
(preferred)
* Experience with liquid-cooled infrastructure, CDU technologies,
direct-to-chip cooling, or thermal management solutions (preferred)
* Ability to read and interpret rack elevations, BOMs, cable schedules, port
maps, IP plans, network diagrams, and implementation documentation
* 5 years experience designing using Visio, AutoCAD 2D, JVSG, iBwave, or
similar tools (preferred)
* BICSI RCDD, OSP, NTS, or DCDC certification (preferred)
* Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent networking certification (preferred)
* Red Hat, Linux Foundation, or equivalent systems administration certification
(preferred)
* Possess a customer-centric mindset
* Possess intermediate computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft
Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* Demonstrate strong technical knowledge with confident public speaking and
presentation skills
* Strong troubleshooting, documentation, leadership, and cross-functional
communication skills
* Ability to safely install, remove, cable, and service data center equipment
* Ability to travel 10%–25%
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This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however,
offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant
education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective
bargaining agreements.
For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or
sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan
documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure
that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the
applicable commission plan.
In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may
include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement
savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here
[https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits].
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of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain
solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.
Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a
workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.
We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce
of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person
brings. Through comprehensive benefits
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active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member
has the opportunity to thrive.
Learn more about Working at Wesco here
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online today!
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