Enterprise Architect
Posted 1 week ago by 1750855933
£570 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Northampton
Summary: The Enterprise Architect will lead the end-user computing (EUC) workstream, focusing on architecture, engineering, and delivery aligned with business and IT strategies. This role involves designing and implementing EUC solutions, ensuring security compliance, and driving innovation through emerging technologies. The position requires collaboration with various teams and stakeholders to enhance user experience and productivity. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in EUC technologies and strong leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the EUC workstream across architecture, engineering, and delivery.
- Define and execute the EUC roadmap aligned with business and IT strategy.
- Act as a thought leader in modern workplace technologies and digital user experience.
- Architect end-user computing solutions with a focus on performance, scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.
- Design and maintain EUC platforms including Windows, macOS, VDI, and mobile endpoints.
- Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and cloud strategies.
- Oversee deployment and lifecycle management of EUC technologies including Microsoft 365, Windows 10/11, Citrix/VMware VDI, endpoint management (Intune, SCCM), and application packaging and virtualization.
- Drive automation and standardization across the EUC estate.
- Ensure EUC solutions adhere to Barclays' security policies and regulatory requirements.
- Implement zero-trust principles, identity and access management, and data protection strategies.
- Partner with infrastructure, security, and business teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Engage with vendors and service providers to evaluate and implement new technologies.
- Identify and pilot emerging technologies to enhance user experience and productivity.
- Drive continuous improvement through analytics, user feedback, and service optimization.
Key Skills:
- Deep knowledge of EUC technologies including Windows/macOS, Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Citrix/VMware Horizon, VDI, Intune, SCCM, Autopilot, and scripting (PowerShell, Bash).
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid environments.
- Experience implementing secure EUC environments with zero-trust architecture.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior staff.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence technical and business decision-making.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, Citrix Certified Expert - Virtualization, ITIL Foundation or Practitioner.
Salary (Rate): £570 per day
City: Northampton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategy & Leadership
- Lead the EUC workstream across architecture, engineering, and delivery.
- Define and execute the EUC roadmap aligned with business and IT strategy.
- Act as a thought leader in modern workplace technologies and digital user experience.
2. Architecture & Solution Design
- Architect end-user computing solutions with a focus on performance, scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.
- Design and maintain EUC platforms including Windows, macOS, VDI, and mobile endpoints.
- Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and cloud strategies.
3. Technology Implementation
- Oversee deployment and lifecycle management of EUC technologies including:
- Microsoft 365, Windows 10/11
- Citrix/VMware VDI
- Endpoint management (Intune, SCCM)
- Application packaging and virtualization
- Drive automation and standardization across the EUC estate. 4. Security & Compliance
- Ensure EUC solutions adhere to Barclays' security policies and regulatory requirements.
- Implement zero-trust principles, identity and access management, and data protection strategies.
- Partner with infrastructure, security, and business teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Engage with vendors and service providers to evaluate and implement new technologies.
- Identify and pilot emerging technologies to enhance user experience and productivity.
- Drive continuous improvement through analytics, user feedback, and service optimization.
Skills & Experience Required:
Technical Expertise- Deep knowledge of EUC technologies including:
- Windows/macOS, Microsoft 365, Azure AD
- Citrix/VMware Horizon, VDI
- Intune, SCCM, Autopilot
- Scripting (PowerShell, Bash)
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid environments. Security & Governance
- Experience implementing secure EUC environments with zero-trust architecture.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior staff.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence technical and business decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Certifications such as:
- Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate
- Citrix Certified Expert - Virtualization
- ITIL Foundation or Practitioner