
IT Architect, End User Computing
Ferrara
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $112,278 - $157,189 per year
About the role
- Architect end-to-end EUC and endpoint solutions across Windows, iOS, Android, and virtual desktops (VDI).
- Develop and maintain enterprise EUC / endpoint architecture, standards, patterns, and roadmaps.
- Design solutions leveraging: Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Microsoft Intune) MDM/MAM platforms Autopilot and zero-touch deployment Application packaging and delivery frameworks Apple Business Manager integration Create detailed architectural documentation, technical diagrams, and design authority materials.
- Define the digital workplace and endpoint strategy supporting hybrid work, device flexibility, and cloud-first initiatives.
- Lead modernization projects such as cloud-managed endpoints, co-management to Intune, and zero-touch provisioning.
- Evaluate emerging workplace technologies (AI-driven productivity tools, digital assistants, experience monitoring).
- Ensure EUC architecture enhances productivity, collaboration, and employee experience.
- Architect and optimize Microsoft365 platforms including Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and security/compliance tools.
- Design endpoint and EUC solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles.
- Partner with Cybersecurity to implement: Conditional Access EDR/XDR (Defender, CrowdStrike, etc.) Hardening baselines (CIS, NIST, Microsoft Baselines) Device encryption, DLP, and data protection Ensure all EUC systems meet regulatory, audit, and enterprise compliance requirements.
- Design and support VDI and virtual app delivery architectures: Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Windows 365 Define packaging, deployment, lifecycle, and performance standards for enterprise applications. Automation, Monitoring & Optimization Develop automation for device provisioning, configuration, patching, and application deployment using PowerShell, APIs, and scripts. Implement device health, experience analytics, and proactive monitoring using tools like Endpoint Analytics, Nexthink, or SysTrack. Identify opportunities to improve device stability, performance, and user satisfaction using data insights.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in End User Computing, endpoint management, systems engineering, or digital workplace roles.
- Deep expertise with: Microsoft Intune / MECM / Endpoint Management Windows 10/11, iOS device management VDI solutions (AVD, Citrix, VMware Horizon) Microsoft365 collaboration suite Scripting and automation (PowerShell, APIs, JSON, Graph API) Endpoint security frameworks and EDR/XDR tools Strong understanding of Azure AD/Entra ID, identity governance, conditional access, and Zero Trust principles.
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off (PTO)
- annual bonus based on company performance
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Hard Skills & Tools
Microsoft Endpoint ManagerMicrosoft IntuneMDMMAMVDIPowerShellAPIsJSONGraph APIEndpoint security frameworks
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationorganizationalproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in ITBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering