Senior Architect, Infrastructure, M&A

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

The Lead Infrastructure Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing standardized integration workstreams for end-user productivity, network, enterprise computing and security. This role works closely with the M&A Infrastructure Program Manager and leads technical assessments during the critical first 100 days of integration as well

Main accountabilities (Main Responsibilities):

• Develop comprehensive infrastructure integration and separation strategies aligned with M&A objectives.
• Lead the technical architecture design and standardization for seamless M&A infrastructure integration.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with infrastructure transitions during M&A activities.
• Conduct detailed assessments of infrastructure and workplace inventories in target companies.
• Design and implement secure and compliant network architecture and connectivity solutions.
• Architect and execute cloud and datacenter migration strategies with a focus on enterprise computing.
• Establish standardized processes and playbooks for efficient future M&A infrastructure activities.
• Provide technical oversight for integration workstreams, including email, network, telephony & datacenter migrations.
• Assess legacy application complexity and dependencies to drive integration strategies.
• Plan and implement end-user computing solutions to maintain productivity and connectivity.
• Collaborate with Security Architects to integrate security operations centers and frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and geographic requirements throughout the integration process.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in infrastructure architecture
• At least 5 years' experience in M&A technical integration
• Proven track record in cloud and datacenter transformation projects
• Strong background in network architecture and security design
• Experience with Microsoft 365 platform migrations
• Demonstrated success in technical due diligence
• Experience in developing technical standards and frameworks

Technical Expertise:

• Enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies
• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Network infrastructure and security
• Identity and access management
• End-user computing and workplace technologies
• Microsoft 365 suite (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive)
• Telephony and unified communications
• Infrastructure automation and DevOps

Other skills (Computer Skills, etc)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent technical documentation skills
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for various audiences
• Experience in risk assessment and mitigation
• Strong stakeholder management abilities
• Proven mentor for technical teams
• Excellent project methodology understanding
• Fluency in English both verbally and written 

Academics:

• Degree in business or management of IT related field, or equivalent work- or education-related experience

Additional Information for the job

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Our Benefits

• 25 annual paid leave
   
• Flexible working hours
   
• Food vouchers
   
• Transportation allowance
   
• Additional medical & dental insurance
   
• Life insurance
   
• Sports card with 90/10 coverage
   
• Various learning & development opportunities
   
• Yearly performance evaluation plans
   
• Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives
   
• Team buildings & social events
   
• Employee Referral Program