Data center architects are all the rage

The idea of adding a “data center architect” to the IT staff seems to be catching on quickly. Results from the 2007 Network World Salary Survey show that hiring managers very much have this position on their radars. Of 588 respondents, 60% were looking for data center architects. If you’ve got the right skills, you could demand premium pay — the survey shows that hiring managers consider finding qualified professionals to fill this role as tough. This new position, spinning out of the move to the on-demand, real-time enterprise, is for those who have experience managing servers, storage, security and facilities and now want to get into the next big thing. That includes bringing an integrated, holistic approach to data center architecture and design. Read story, and get the hiring outlook