Infrastructure Integration Lead (M&A)

Cadence; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 136,500 - 253,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental, and vision plan options

Job summary

Cadence is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Lead to spearhead technical leadership in infrastructure integration during mergers and acquisitions. The role involves designing integration strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transitions across diverse environments.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering and over 12 years of relevant IT infrastructure experience, along with strong skills in systems engineering, networking, and cybersecurity. The position offers a competitive salary range of $136,500 to $253,500, plus incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 12+ years of relevant experience in IT infrastructure.
• Proven experience in infrastructure integration during M&A activities.
• Hands-on experience with systems, network, virtualization.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure due diligence during M&A assessments.
• Design and execute infrastructure integration plans.
• Collaborate with business teams to align infrastructure strategy.
• Maintain detailed documentation of architecture and integration plans.

Skills

Technical leadership

Infrastructure integration

Systems engineering

Networking

Cybersecurity

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

VMware

Nutanix

Storage solutions (SAN/NAS)

Backup solutions

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Infrastructure Lead with deep expertise in on-premise infrastructure to support mergers and acquisitions (M&A) initiatives. This role demands strong technical leadership in integrating, consolidating, and optimizing infrastructure across diverse environments, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal business disruption.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure due diligence during M&A assessments, identifying risks, gaps, and integration opportunities.
• Design and execute infrastructure integration plans for acquired entities, including data center consolidation, network integration, and systems alignment.
• Collaborate with business teams to align infrastructure strategy with M&A timelines and compliance requirements.
• Architect enterprise‑grade server environments (Windows Server, Linux, Unix, VMWare, Nutanix).
• Plan and execute system migrations, consolidations, and upgrades with minimal downtime.
• Design and implement network integration strategies with networking SME’s including IP schema alignment, firewall rule harmonization, and secure interconnectivity.
• Ensure network performance, redundancy, and security during transitional phases.
• Integrate security controls across merged infrastructures, ensuring unified policies and standards.
• Maintain detailed documentation of architecture, integration plans, and operational procedures.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams including IT, security, legal, and business units to ensure successful M&A execution.
• Lead infrastructure teams through integration projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Communicate effectively with executive stakeholders and provide regular updates on progress and risks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 12+ years of relevant experience in IT infrastructure.
• Proven experience in infrastructure integration during M&A activities.
• Strong expertise in systems engineering, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Hands‑on experience with systems, network, virtualization, storage (SAN/NAS), and backup solutions.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual salary range for California is $136,500 to $253,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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