Technical Deployment Specialist - E. nd St Lombard, Illinois, United States

Description · Credit Union 1 is Recognized as a Chicago Tribune and Las Vegas Review-Journal Top Workplace 2025 · We are excited to announce that Credit Union 1 has been recognized as a Chicago Tribune and Las Vegas Review-Journal Top Place to work for the fifth year in a row The ...

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Credit Union 1 is Recognized as a Chicago Tribune and Las Vegas Review-Journal Top Workplace 2025

We are excited to announce that Credit Union 1 has been recognized as a Chicago Tribune and Las Vegas Review-Journal Top Place to work for the fifth year in a row The Top Workplaces explore how organizations create and sustain a positive and productive work culture. A great culture is important to Credit Union 1, and our culture is made up of more than great benefits and time off.

Join the Credit Union 1 Team

If you are highly motivated, friendly, and looking for a great place to work, join the Credit Union 1 team. As an employee of Credit Union 1, you will be part of a well-established and respected credit union that offers you amazing benefits, along with both stability and the opportunity for a great career path.

Top reasons to begin a career at Credit Union 1:

• Get paid for NOT working 14 holidays each year
• Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing day one of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for approved courses (after 1 year)
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Livongo Diabetes Management Program
• Career growth opportunities it's our philosophy to promote from within whenever possible. Credit Union 1 is committed to your success and professional development.
• Excellent benefits packages including:
  • Medical PPO insurance
  • High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Dental & vision insurance
  • Life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance (100% company paid)
  • 401(k) retirement and profit-sharing plan (must be 20 years old)
  • Free Teledoc 24/7 Physician Services
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid Family Medical Leave (When FMLA Eligible)
• Being part of a team providing services with the goal of improving the ongoing economic well-being of our members.
• Exclusive interest rate reduction for qualifying loan products.

Top reasons to begin a career at Credit Union 1:

• Get paid for NOT working 14 holidays each year
• Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing day one of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for approved courses (after 1 year)
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Livongo Diabetes Management Program
• Career growth opportunities it's our philosophy to promote from within whenever possible. Credit Union 1 is committed to your success and professional development.
• Excellent benefits packages including:
  • Medical PPO insurance
  • High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Dental & vision insurance (employee dental coverage 100% company paid)
  • Life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance (100% company paid)
  • 401(k) retirement and profit-sharing plan
  • Paid Family Medical Leave (When FMLA Eligible)
• Being part of a team providing services with the goal of improving the ongoing economic well-being of our members.
• Exclusive interest rate reduction for qualifying loan products.

The Job at a Glance

The Technical Deployment Specialist – Merger Support plays a critical role in ensuring seamless technology transitions during mergers and acquisitions. The Technical Deployment Specialist is responsible for planning, executing, and supporting IT deployments before, during, and after a merger. They require deep technical expertise, strong coordination skills, and the ability to deliver system integration with minimal disruption to business operations. The Technical Deployment Specialist promotes CU1's core values of Be Great, Be Engaged, Be Open, Be Nice.

A Typical Day

• Conduct technical assessments of systems, applications, and infrastructure between merging organizations.
• Document existing environments and identify gaps, risks, and integration opportunities.
• Participate in IT due diligence, providing input on compatibility, scalability, and security considerations.
• Develop detailed deployment and migration plans, including fallback and contingency strategies.
• Deploy and configure systems to support unified business operations across merged environments.
• Manage user migrations, including accounts, permissions, and email systems (e.g., Microsoft 365, Active Directory, VPNs).
• Oversee network, firewall, and security policy alignments to ensure compliance and continuity.
• Coordinate with project managers, business stakeholders, and vendors to align technical deployment activities with the merger timeline.
• Provide technical support during the stabilization period post-merger, resolving deployment and integration issues.
• Ensure smooth adoption of unified platforms, applications, and communication tools.
• Maintain system documentation and update standard operating procedures to reflect the merged environment.
• Deliver training and guidance to end-users and IT support teams on new systems and processes.

What We Look For

• 4+ years of experience in IT deployment, migrations, or infrastructure support, with direct involvement in merger or acquisition projects preferred.
• Strong background in Microsoft 365, Windows Server, networking, security.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. for equipment setup and deployment.
• Travel requirement is approximately 75%, including site visits during merger activities.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support critical deployment timelines.
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Must remain focused and organized during complex technical transitions.