Infrastructure Integration Consultant

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated its 25th year in the IT industry last year and we continue to be trusted by global brands to deliver IT solutions that drive customer success. We are a rapidly growing organisation with employees based globally and offices currently across Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Spain. 

 Version 1 is not just a Microsoft Gold Partner, an AWS Premier Consulting Partner and an Oracle Platform Partner; we are also an award-winning employer and our employees are at the heart of Version 1. We invest in a strong culture of wellness through programs that help our employees create their journey toward optimal wellbeing. This framework is based on the ‘Strength in Balance‘ theme and this is seen again in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Team motto “Bring Your Difference“.  

Needs some background here about our aggressive M&A strategy and the subsequent need to successfully integrate these organisations into Version1.

Job Description

This role will form an integral part of the Integrations team with the key responsibility of planning and integrating the IT Infrastructure elements of multiple acquisitions to Version 1 platforms.

You will be responsible for leading the planning and implementation of integration activities from an IT Infrastructure perspective.  This will involve working with various stakeholders in the acquired companies to gain a deep understanding of their infrastructure, educating stakeholders with Version 1 systems and processes as well as discussing and agreeing timeframes and/or phasing of integration activities.

The role will require that the Infrastructure Integration activities are dovetailed into an overall Integration plan including HR & Recruitment, Finance, Business Systems and Marketing.  It is key that you gain a clear understanding of the hypothesis or reasons behind acquisitions, understand the goals of a successful integration and plan accordingly.  This will require you to build good relationship with stakeholders to collaborate on a common overarching integration plan.

Additionally this role will provide an opportunity for the successful candidate to constantly review and continually improve our approach to Integrations in consultation with the larger M&A team.

Direct Responsibilities

• Gain understanding of the acquired company’s infrastructure
• Formulate a technical integration plan and work with the larger Integration team to combine this  plan into an overriding integration plan
• Coordinate activities with internal teams where required
• Oversee the delivery of technical plans
• Budgeting including end-user hardware and additional licencing required

Continuous Improvement

Work to influence and standardise, where possible, the integration process

Qualifications

This role will involve a good understanding of authentication mechanisms, networking, email systems , communications systems, cybersecurity, end-user device management, customer connectivity, development tools, code repositories, password management, and other infrastructural elements.

• Wide understanding of different technologies used within the IT industry.
• Background in Infrastructure support/ management 5+ years
• Excellent communication Skills
• Excellent organisational Skills
• Works well under pressure and can deal with multiple deadlines
• Self-starting with the ability to work independently
• Good relationship building

Nice To have

• Understanding of Version 1 technologies
• Previous experience in integrations
• Project Managing skills
• Experience leading teams

Additional Information

Before you apply, here are some of our benefits. We offer profit share, pension, private healthcare cover, flexible working policy and more. We offer incentives for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role.

We offer employee recognition in the form of Excellence Awards and V1Ps which is awarded by your peers. Engagement is incredibly important with local engagement teams driving our engagement events!