Lead Specialist – Data Center Integration

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.

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We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce

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