M&A IT Infrastructure Lead: Global Integration Architect

Roche Holding AG; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 119,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche Holding AG in Indianapolis, IN seeks an IT Infrastructure Lead for mergers & acquisitions to drive the integration of acquired entities. The role requires hands-on expertise in networking, system architecture, and physical infrastructure, with strong vendor management and leadership across cross-functional teams.

The position involves site readiness, migrations, IT security alignment, and documentation, with travel up to 40% to support site deployments and migrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Informatics, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of hands-on IT infrastructure experience (Networking, Systems Architecture, Physical Layer, IT Operations). Regulated life sciences or pharmaceutical environments (GxP knowledge) is highly preferred.
• Integration Expertise: Proven track record managing physical IT integrations, data center migrations, and office build-outs.
• Technical Acumen: Deep hands-on knowledge of enterprise networking (LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, firewalls), system architecture (VMware, Nutanix, Windows/Linux), enterprise storage (SAN, NAS) and physical infrastructure (MDF/IDF design, rack logistics, cabling standards).
• Vendor Management: Strong capability to negotiate with and supervise low-voltage contractors, logistics vendors, and ISP providers.
• Travel: Ability to travel (approx. 25–40%) to acquired sites for physical surveys, migration weekends, and critical deployment phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure due diligence during M&A assessments to identify risks, gaps, and integration opportunities.
• Collaborate with business teams to align infrastructure strategy with M&A timelines and compliance requirements.
• Lead critical Site Readiness efforts, overseeing the integration of enterprise infrastructure—including networking, cloud systems, AV/meeting spaces, voice, print services, and information security.
• Design and execute integration plans for acquired entities, encompassing data center consolidation, site relocation, network integration, and systems alignment.
• Plan and execute system migrations, hardware relocations, consolidations, and upgrades with minimal downtime.
• Design and implement network integration strategies with networking SMEs, including IP schema alignment, firewall rule harmonization, and secure interconnectivity.
• Oversee site surveys, scope MDF/IDF retrofits, and manage cabling installations while ensuring network performance, redundancy, and security during transitional phases.
• Partner with Corporate Information Security to integrate security controls across merged infrastructures, enforcing network isolation during transitions, and ensuring unified policies and standard security postures.
• Act as the primary technical liaison, providing strategic guidance and hands-on oversight to local teams at acquired sites. Lead infrastructure teams through integration projects, mentor junior engineers, and partner with cross-functional teams (IT, security, legal, business units).
• Develop end-to-end decommissioning plans for closing sites, ensuring secure hardware wipes, compliant e-waste disposal, and strict chain-of-custody tracking.

Skills

IT Infrastructure

Networking

System Architecture

Vendor Management

Travel Ready

GxP knowledge

Security Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

VMware

Nutanix

Windows/Linux

SAN/NAS

MDF/IDF design

ServiceNow

Job description

Roche Holding AG in Indianapolis, IN seeks an IT Infrastructure Lead for mergers & acquisitions to drive the integration of acquired entities. The role requires hands-on expertise in networking, system architecture, and physical infrastructure, with strong vendor management and leadership across cross-functional teams.

The position involves site readiness, migrations, IT security alignment, and documentation, with travel up to 40% to support site deployments and migrations.