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# IT, Enterprise, Infrastructure Architect

- **Company:** Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $133,000.0 - $247,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Backup Devices, Unix, Data Centers, Linux, Windows Servers, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Nutanix, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Vmware
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.sanjosejobsite.com/job.asp?id=3466804521&tx=KP8585FFR&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
 * At least 12+ years of relevant experience in IT infrastructure
 * Proven experience architecting and managing large enterprise 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.

## Description

* Architect enterprise architecture keeping security, stability, scalability, and supportability in mind using Infrastructure as Code best practices.
 * Design and execute infrastructure integration plans for acquired entities, including data center consolidation, network integration, and systems alignment.
 * 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.
 * Collaborate with business teams to align infrastructure strategy with M&A timelines and compliance requirements. Lead infrastructure due diligence during M&A assessments, identifying risks, gaps, and integration opportunities.
 * 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.