Description

Lead the architectural strategy and technical integration of network and infrastructure services for mergers and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Define strategy, principles, and models for integrating acquired entities into existing environments.
• Design network and infrastructure solutions covering SDWAN, WAN, LAN, WLAN, and cloud-based servers, storage, and databases.
• Author detailed technical reports documenting integration and transformation processes.
• Identify all license, support, and maintenance contracts related to M&A activities.
• Lead proof-of-concept development and troubleshoot technical problems during integration phases.

Required Skills

• 12+ years of experience in architecture, design, implementation, or support of complex IT infrastructure.
• Minimum 3 years of experience specifically in an M&A solution architect role.
• Expertise in SDWAN, WAN (Dark fiber, Point to Point, IEPL), LAN, and WLAN technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Arista, and PAN firewalls and switches.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Experience with VMware, Windows, and Linux compute environments.
• Knowledge of storage and backup solutions including NetApp, PURE, Veritas, Rubrik, and Zamunda.
• Experience with Microfocus or Nagios monitoring and SSL VPN remote access.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships to drive consensus on technology strategy.

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate