Vice President, End User Computing Architect

Job information

• Functional title – End User Computing Architect
• Department – Technology
• Reports to – Infrastructure Architecture Lead
• Location – London

Job Purpose

The End User Computing Architect plays a key role in CLS’s architecture / technology division. The role requires a broad knowledge in end user computing architecture and design, with a focus on secure, scalable and efficient digital workspaces, including desktops, laptops, VDI, mobile devices, and applications (M365/Intune/SCCM) aligning user experience with strategy and security initiatives.

This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, providing technical leadership, and ensuring designs meet CLS architectural principles and security standards. The architect should be a strong technologist that is very aware of current developments in the technology spectrum.

Key Responsibilities

• Author high level solution designs, solutions overviews, conceptual architectures and options papers.
• Design and architect solutions based on technical and business requirements.
• Develop and document architecture blueprints and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership on end user computing architecture including integration and management to ensure best practices are supported and implemented effectively.
• Act as a lead Architect on projects.
• Contribute to the development and management of the End User Computing Strategy.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Architecture within CLS.
• Contribute to product roadmaps and reference architectures.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proficient in end user computing architecture, engineering, and platforms with a strong track record of successful projects and in-depth knowledge of industry best practices.
• Experience developing and delivering solutions leveraging on-premises and cloud components.
• Ability to communicate solutions to other stakeholders
• Good knowledge of Risk management
• Work closely with other architecture disciplines including Enterprise, Infrastructure and Security, as well Engineering and Operations
• Provide technical guidance to team members and stakeholders.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for efficiency.
• Stay updated on new features and capabilities and best practices.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and manage diversity.
• Share knowledge with the team and contribute to the organization’s learning culture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Specialized Skills & Knowledge

• Endpoints – Desktops, Laptops, Mobiles, and VDI.
• Endpoint management – Intune and SCCM.
• Cloud architectures – Microsoft 365 including Office, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform (Power Automate, Power BI), Copilot, and Google Workspace.
• Identity Access Management – Microsoft Entra, Active Directory, Okta, Conditional Access.
• Security – Endpoint Security, Zscaler, NetScaler, Zero Trust.
• Operating systems – Windows 11, MacOS.
• Recommend – Ability to assess and recommend third-party tools and services to complement existing offerings.
• Knowledge of security design.

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Industry recognized certifications (such as TOGAF, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, AWS) in conjunction with application in previous roles are highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of application architecture concepts, principles and best practices.

Our extensive benefits for employees typically include

• Vacation/annual leave: 25 days in UK/Asia + 3 life days, 23 in US + 3 life days
• Private medical and dental cover and life insurance
• Generous pension contributions in the UK and Asia; matching 401(k) in the US
• ‘Locate for your day’ hybrid working – 2 days a week in office.
• Access to Discover – our learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.
• Paid parental leave / Coaching and support services
• ‘Heads down days’ with no meetings on the last Friday of every month
• Diversity Council / Affinity groups (Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network, Pride Network, Parents & Caregivers Network, Sustainability Network)
• Social events

Awards

• The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 & 2024 / Big Company / The Sunday Times Awards
• Third place in Britain’s Healthiest Workplace 2022 / Medium Company / Vitality Awards

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