Data Center Solution Architect – Presales (Senior)

Starzen | ICT Distribution | Gurugram | Full-time

About the Role

Starzen is looking for a senior Data Center Solution Architect to lead presales and solution design across our data center portfolio. You’ll be the senior technical authority across Huawei, Supermicro, Legrand, Rittal, FABNET and other vendor lines. You’ll turn complex customer needs into validated, bankable designs, from power and cooling through to compute, storage and networking.

You’ll lead strategic engagements end-to-end, work directly with CxOs and facilities leaders, and mentor a growing team of presales engineers.

What You’ll Do

- Own end-to-end DC solution architecture: compute, storage, virtualization, DC networking, power, cooling, containment, racks and structured cabling.
- Lead high-value RFP/RFI responses, design workshops and solution blueprints for greenfield and brownfield projects (Tier III/IV, edge, colocation, hybrid cloud).
- Design power redundancy (N, N+1, 2N), precision cooling, hot/cold aisle containment, rack layouts and DCIM integration.
- Build BoQs/BoMs, SoWs, capacity models and TCO/ROI analyses for large DC investments.
- Position solutions against Cisco, Dell, HPE, Vertiv, Schneider Electric and APC.
- Make sure designs comply with Uptime Institute Tier, TIA-942 and ASHRAE standards.
- Act as a trusted advisor to CxOs, IT directors and facilities heads, and lead site surveys, PoCs and pilots.




- Partner with vendor principals on joint business planning, roadmaps and strategic account reviews.
- Mentor junior presales engineers and run enablement sessions for the team and channel partners.
- Represent Starzen at industry events and vendor summits.

What You’ll Bring

- 15+ years in data center presales, solution architecture or infrastructure consulting, with 8+ years in a senior or lead role.
- Proven end-to-end DC design expertise: power, cooling, containment, cabling, floor layout and DCIM.
- Solid grounding in DC networking, compute, storage and virtualization. Huawei is preferred; Dell, HPE, Cisco or VMware is a plus.
- A track record of leading large multi-vendor RFPs and executive-level proposals.
- Strong commercial acumen in BoQ/BoM development, pricing strategy and TCO/ROI modelling.
- Experience working with SIs, MEP contractors and consultants on DC build/fit-out projects.
- Exposure to edge, HCI, AI/HPC-ready infrastructure, liquid cooling and PUE optimisation.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related field.
- Preferred certifications: HCIE/HCIP Data Center, Uptime Institute ATD/ADC, VMware VCP, Legrand or Rittal DC certifications.

Why Starzen

- A senior, high-visibility role at the centre of Qatar’s data center and enterprise market.
- Work with leading global vendors on large, strategic projects.
- Room to shape the presales function and build the next generation of architects.

📌 Data Center Solution Architect – Presales (Gurugram)
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