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Quality Technology Services, LLC Development Connectivity Design Architect in Ashburn, Virginia
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The Development Connectivity Design Architect is a Connectivity development and pre-development leader that will design, project manage and QA the OSP and ISP infrastructure of new and existing data center facilities. The position will require a very hands-on approach and engagement with customers, providing solid telecom-related governance to Development, chasing problems to resolution, and offering guidance on fiber construction and hyperscale values.
RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned
Work with existing customers to identify needs and communicate how QTS can solve those needs.
Monitor new trends, new technology, and new service development across the industry.
Track and analyze past performance and lessons learned to refine installation processes and procedures and strategies
Govern construction teams and assure BOD adherence and any subsequent ISP design execution and delivery
Interpret Butterfly drawings, KMZ, site plans and connectivity turnover
Experience with CAD design
Experience with Sales – Customer design, Build-to-suit, post-sales support
Be a resource to bridge the gap with Connectivity and QA Development team
Bring large enterprise org process and documentation experience to help mature current QTS processes
Bring a different view of the data center telecom skill set that comes from an outside perspective.
Hyperscale engagement at various project sites, as well as regularly attending Hyperscale meetings.
Knowledgeable on OSP, ISP, Vault, Manhole and handhole installation, management and best practices and industry standards.
Interact with Pre & Post Development teams often and must be able to communicate across all areas of the organization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience
Ten or more years of relevant professional experience including extensive experience in all aspects of Cloud and Network Services.
OSP QA and Project management experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ten or more years of experience working in a data center environment focused on Site development
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Proven record of accomplishment in Cloud and Network Services business development.
Experience with customer relationship management and opportunity tracking
Ability to pull together cross-functional support for business development initiatives.
Strong written and verbal communications skills; advanced ability in problem solving and decision-making skills.
Must have a team focus while maintaining a demonstrated ability to work independently.
Ability to manage a wide variety of complex tasks and projects simultaneously.
Experience with customer relationship management and opportunity tracking; ability to understand and clearly present to customers highly technical concepts.
TOTAL REWARDS
This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
This position is bonus eligible.
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QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35+ data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.
At QTS, we’re fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom – one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we’re innovating to stay ahead of the curve.
We are powered by people.
And we’d like to invite you to join us.
In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:
Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
Generous PTO Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days
Paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
Pet and Legal Insurance
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
Military Benefits Package
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
QTS Crisis Fund
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program