What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Integration Manager position at Zeus Fire and Security?
About us:
Zeus Fire and Security represents the holding company for a new Access Holdings platform investment within the Fire Protection & Security sector. Zeus was established to build a national network of fire protection and security providers recognized for execution excellence across a variety of service lines in high quality end markets. Zeus addresses customer’s commercial and residential fire protection and security needs through a broad array of services from mission critical fire system installation, testing and inspection to physical security system installation and video monitoring. Zeus was established with the singular purpose of partnering with industry-leading fire and security operators who are seeking a collaborative growth partner dedicated to inspiring and accelerating the long-term growth of business and team members.
Role Summary:
We are seeking a seasoned and hands-on IT Integration Manager to join our growing team. This senior role will lead the technology integration of newly acquired companies, ensuring a smooth and secure transition into the Zeus ecosystem. You’ll coordinate across internal teams, external vendors, and acquired company stakeholders—balancing strategic oversight with hands-on technical involvement in areas like Microsoft O365, network engineering, end-user hardware and cybersecurity.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end IT integration of newly acquired entities, from due diligence through full onboarding and stabilization.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for M&A integration efforts across IT, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
- Develop and execute detailed integration project plans, covering infrastructure, applications, security, collaboration tools, and telecom.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, HR, Operations, and Legal during M&A planning and execution.
- Assess, standardize, and refresh IT hardware across acquired entities—including laptops, desktops, mobile devices, network equipment (firewalls, switches, routers), and servers.
- Create and manage hardware refresh roadmaps to align with corporate standards and lifecycle expectations.
- Coordinate and manage external vendors and contractors, including negotiation of scope, deliverables, SLAs, and costs.
- Evaluate and integrate Microsoft O365 environments including tenant-to-tenant migrations, Teams, Exchange, and SharePoint.
- Work with network engineers to standardize network architecture, firewalls, and connectivity across sites.
- Partner with the cybersecurity team to ensure compliance with security standards, secure access, and identity management.
- Track, report, and escalate issues, risks, and dependencies to leadership and stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain standard integration playbooks and documentation for repeatable execution.
Qualifications:
- 8 years of experience in IT project management, IT infrastructure, or integration roles.
- Proven experience leading IT integrations during M&A, especially in mid-market or multi-site environments.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft O365 administration and migration (including Azure AD, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint).
- Hands-on experience with network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, VPNs, firewalls, routers, switches).
- Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, tools, and best practices (MFA, endpoint protection, identity management).
- Experience managing third-party vendors and negotiating contracts.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with shifting priorities.
- PMP, ITIL, or similar certifications are a plus.
