Lead Cloud Migration and Infrastructure Engineer

Description

Summary: We are seeking a Lead Cloud Migration and Infrastructure Engineer to direct infrastructure workstreams and shape integration strategy across M&A integration programs, guiding teams through day one cutovers and operational transitions. Highlights: 1. Lead complex multi-domain infrastructure programs and M&A integrations 2. Shape integration strategy across networking, identity, cloud, and security 3. Orchestrate execution and lead operational handover to steady-state teams We are looking for a **Lead Cloud Migration and Infrastructure Engineer** to spearhead infrastructure initiatives across M\&A integration programs, guiding teams through Day 1 cutovers, post\-close stabilization and long\-term operational transitions. In this leadership role, you will shape integration strategy while orchestrating execution across networking, identity, cloud and security disciplines. **Responsibilities** * Direct infrastructure workstreams throughout M\&A integration lifecycles, from Day 1 preparation through post\-close delivery * Define the end\-to\-end integration strategy, roadmap and key milestones, factoring in TSA considerations, cutover sequencing and rollback contingencies * Conduct technical discovery and current\-state assessments to establish target\-state architecture and integration approach * Orchestrate delivery across network and connectivity domains (WAN/LAN, VPN, DNS/DHCP, firewalls, segmentation), identity and access platforms (AD/Azure AD/Entra, SSO/MFA, IAM, privileged access) and messaging and collaboration suites (Microsoft 365/Google Workspace migrations) * Guide workstreams covering endpoint and device management (Intune/SCCM/MDM, patching, encryption), server and cloud platforms (Windows/Linux, virtualization, AWS/Azure/GCP) and ITSM and monitoring tooling (ServiceNow, CMDB, logging/observability) * Align integration delivery with security, compliance and risk standards covering data protection, access controls and audit readiness * Manage cross\-functional dependencies across application, security, workplace and business stakeholder groups while engaging external vendors and MSPs where required * Monitor progress, risks and issues, delivering structured reporting to program leadership and executive sponsors * Contribute to integration budget planning, resource forecasting and capacity decisions * Lead operational handover to steady\-state teams, ensuring documentation and runbooks are complete and validated **Requirements** * 5\+ years in IT infrastructure roles, including substantial experience leading complex multi\-domain programs * Track record of leading M\&A infrastructure integrations or comparable large\-scale integration and migration initiatives * Deep knowledge of enterprise infrastructure spanning networking, identity and endpoint management, with cloud/hybrid and security fundamentals * Demonstrated capability to lead through influence across distributed teams and geographies * Solid program execution expertise covering planning, governance, RAID management and cutover orchestration * Outstanding stakeholder communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non\-technical audiences * Hands\-on experience with TSA planning and execution alongside divestiture separation projects * Understanding of Zero Trust principles, modern identity and cloud migration patterns * English proficiency at B2 level or higher **Nice to have** * Proficiency in ITIL, PMP/Prince2 * Experience in Azure/AWS * Background in CCNA/CCNP * Showcase of security certifications