Infrastructure Architect - M&A Integration

Job Title: Infrastructure Architect – M&A IntegrationLocation: San Jose, CA (H1B Transfer Acceptable)Salary: Up to $195,000 + BenefitsJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Infrastructure Architect with strong expertise in on-premise infrastructure and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) integration. This role will be responsible for leading infrastructure due diligence, designing integration strategies, and ensuring seamless consolidation of IT environments during acquisitions.The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge across enterprise infrastructure, virtualization, networking, storage, and security, along with proven experience managing complex infrastructure transformation initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesLead IT infrastructure due diligence during M&A assessments, identifying risks, dependencies, and integration opportunities.Design and execute infrastructure integration plans for acquired organizations.Plan and manage data center consolidation, infrastructure migration, and system integration initiatives.Architect enterprise server environments including Windows Server, Linux, Unix, VMware, and Nutanix platforms.Oversee system migrations, upgrades, and infrastructure optimization with minimal business disruption.Collaborate with networking teams to implement network integration strategies, including IP schema alignment, firewall rule harmonization, and secure connectivity.Ensure network performance, redundancy, and security during integration phases.Implement and align security policies and controls across merged infrastructure environments.Manage infrastructure components including servers, storage (SAN/NAS), virtualization platforms, and backup solutionsMaintain detailed technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational proceduresPartner with cross-functional teams including IT, security, legal, and business stakeholders to support successful M&A initiatives.Provide technical leadership and mentorship to infrastructure engineers and project teams.Communicate effectively with executive stakeholders, providing updates on progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.Required QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field12+ years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure.Proven experience supporting infrastructure integration in M&A environmentsStrong expertise in systems engineering, networking, and cybersecurityHands-on experience with servers, virtualization platforms, networking, storage (SAN/NAS), and backup solutionsExperience with enterprise infrastructure architecture and migration strategiesStrong analytical, documentation, and communication skillsPreferred SkillsExperience with VMware and Nutanix environmentsExperience managing large-scale infrastructure transformation projectsStrong leadership and stakeholder management skills.J-18808-Ljbffr