Job Title:Windows Desktop Architect Level 3 -Walkin Drive
Experience Required:715 years in End-User Computing (EUC), Windows Desktop Engineering, and Enterprise Workplace Architecture.
Location: Bangalore
Role Summary:
The Windows Desktop Architect L3 is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise-scale Windows desktop environments. This role focuses on architecting secure, scalable, and automated workplace solutions, improving the digital user experience, and leading modernization initiatives across the Windows ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and architect enterprise Windows desktop platforms (Windows 10/11) aligned with organizational standards.
- Lead large-scale OS deployment and migration projects using modern management technologies.
- Develop and maintain gold images, device configuration baselines, and automation workflows.
- Architect solutions using Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune, SCCM/MECM) for provisioning, patching, and policy management.
- Drive modernization initiatives such as Autopilot, cloud-managed endpoints, and Zero Trust security.
- Oversee application packaging, delivery, compatibility testing, and virtualization (App-V/MSIX).
- Collaborate with security teams on endpoint hardening, compliance, and vulnerability remediation.
- Provide L3/L4 technical expertise, root cause analysis, and performance optimization.
- Create architectural documentation, standards, and governance frameworks.
- Evaluate and implement emerging technologies (Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, UEM enhancements).
Required Skills & Competencies:
Deep expertise in Windows OS architecture, registry, GPOs, and troubleshooting techniques- .Strong experience with Intune, MECM/SCCM, Autopilot, and endpoint compliance
- .Proficiency in PowerShell scripting, automation, and configuration-as-code approaches
- .Experience in desktop imaging, driver management, application lifecycle management
- .Knowledge of Azure AD, Conditional Access, MFA, Zero Trust principles
- .Familiarity with AVD, Windows 365 Cloud PC, and virtualization technologies
- .Strong documentation, solution design, and cross-functional leadership skills
- .Ability to handle escalations and act as a technical SME for EUC architecture
.Preferred Qualifications
- :Microsoft certifications (MD-102, MS-102, AZ-104, AZ-140, SC-series)
- .Experience in large, complex enterprise environments (10,000+ users)
- .Exposure to ITIL processes and service delivery frameworks
.Soft Skills
- :Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- .Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- .Ability to lead projects and mentor engineering teams
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