Infrastructure Architect (M&A)

Cadence Design Systems

4.4

(53)

San Jose, CA

Why you should apply for a job to Cadence Design Systems:

  • 4.4/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.4/5 in supportive management
  • 87% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 89% would recommend this company to other women
  • 87% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Parental leave is available for both paternity and maternity
  • Flexible work options available
  • 88% of employees at Cadence say it is a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company.
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    Position summary

    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.

    The annual salary range for California is $133,000 to $247,000. 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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    Why you should apply for a job to Cadence Design Systems:

  • 4.4/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.4/5 in supportive management
  • 87% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 89% would recommend this company to other women
  • 87% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Parental leave is available for both paternity and maternity
  • Flexible work options available
  • 88% of employees at Cadence say it is a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company.