Overview The IT Acquisition Integration Specialist is responsible for leading the technology‑focused integration of newly acquired companies, platforms, and digital assets. This role ensures that infrastructure, applications, data, and security frameworks are seamlessly aligned with enterprise standards. The specialist partners closely with cross‑functional teams to minimize disruption, maintain business continuity, and accelerate value realization from M&A activity. Key Responsibilities: Technology Assessment & Planning Conduct pre‑close IT due diligence to evaluate infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity posture, data environments, and technical debt. Identify integration risks, gaps, and dependencies across networks, systems, and cloud environments. Develop comprehensive IT integration roadmaps, including timelines, resource needs, and transition milestones. Systems & Infrastructure Integration Lead the consolidation or migration of systems such as Active Directory, identity and access management (IAM), email platforms, ERP/CRM systems, and collaboration tools. Coordinate network integration activities, including connectivity, VPN consolidation, firewall alignment, and domain transitions. Support cloud migration efforts (Azure, AWS, or hybrid environments) to align with enterprise architecture standards. Cybersecurity & Compliance Partner with security teams to assess vulnerabilities, implement security controls, and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements. Oversee onboarding of the acquired organization into enterprise security tools (SIEM, endpoint protection, MFA, DLP, etc.). Ensure data governance, privacy, and retention policies are consistently applied across integrated environments. Data Integration & Migration Support data mapping, cleansing, and migration activities across databases, applications, and analytics platforms. Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure secure and accurate transfer of structured and unstructured data. Validate data integrity and resolve issues related to compatibility, formatting, or system constraints. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Serve as the primary IT liaison between internal teams and the acquired organization. Facilitate technical workstream meetings, track progress, and escalate risks or blockers. Work closely with HR, Finance, Operations, and Legal to ensure technology alignment with broader integration goals. Change Management & User Enablement Support adoption of new tools, processes, and security practices across the acquired workforce. Anticipate user experience challenges and coordinate solutions to minimize disruption. Performance Tracking & Reporting Monitor integration KPIs such as system cutover readiness, migration success rates, and security compliance. Prepare executive‑level dashboards and reports summarizing progress, risks, and outcomes. Conduct post‑integration reviews to refine IT integration playbooks and best practices. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. 5+ years of experience in IT integration, IT project management, Data Center Integrations, or enterprise systems administration. Strong understanding of infrastructure, cloud platforms (O365, Entra, SharePoint, tech), networking, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications. Experience with system migrations, identity management, and data integration. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Experience in high‑growth or multi‑acquisition environments. Certifications such as PMP, CISSP, Azure/AWS certifications, or Prosci Change Management. Key Competencies Technical problem‑solving and analytical thinking Ability to translate complex IT concepts for non‑technical stakeholders Strong organizational and project management skills Adaptability in fast‑changing environments Collaborative, relationship‑driven approach Travel Required travel of 50% or more. Travel could include weekends and may include holidays. You will be joining a great team and a company in a “work hard, play hard” environment along with a competitive salary. We also offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". Other peripheral benefits include a strong presence in our local communities, sustainability initiatives, and more. For more information and to apply, please visit www.wasteconnections.com. Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.

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