Job Summary
As a Digital Workplace Solution Architect associate to provide end to end solutions for enterprise customers across the region including architecture design and implementation Digital Workplace Solutions includes Service Desk end user support and end user computing platform transformation and migration services as well as encompassing key components of a modern digital workplace such as analytics AI automation cloud workplace and mobility
Responsibilities
Candidate should have experience in largescale deploymentmigration of M365 technologies and its equivalent The skills include
Workplace technologies Device Migration between domains VDI Azure Virtual desktop Active DirectoryAzure AD print service MAC OS deployment setup of SCCMIntune Configuring Autopilot in Intune understanding on Imaging Packaging Patching Distribution Tools
Unified Communication Collaboration Setupconfigure migrate Exchange online Microsoft Teams Migrate from traditional Telephony and Video endpoints Implementation Integration Setupconfigure Identity and Access management Migrate the applications to Azure IAM solutions and configure SSO
Have good understanding on M365 security tools like Microsoft defender for Endpoint Microsoft defender for Cloud Apps DLP Information protection policies to protect environment and data
Primary Roles Responsibilities
From a business context ensure seamless interoperability of endpoints Productivity Development Collaboration tools to enable associates to work from anywhere based on the policy with a secured digital workplace environment From an employee perspective ensure high performance transform employee experience secured end points with productivity flexible collaboration service to enable the employee to access servicesinformation from anywhere any device and anytime Primary responsibilities include to
Analyse enterprise business context trends business strategy as well as change requirements in other architecture viewpoints to derive future state of End User computing Unified Communication Messaging collaboration
Work closely with Business IT Portfolio Service Owners HR and facility managers to create Digital workplace strategy for different Personas Geos
Design build and delivery of established cloud onprem productivity and collaboration tools eg Microsoft Office 365 Intune etc
Integration of various Unified communication and collaboration platforms
Setup and configure Identity and access management solutions Configure SSO for the migrated applications
Lead copilot initiatives for adoption development and deployment
Lead facilitate and communicate the creation of endpoint standards current future state architecture to guide design and decision making of endpoint point solutions catalogue for business users to consume
Define roadmaps to address the gap between current future state Ensure plans aligns across End Point UCS and Security Identify Org level impacts of roadmaps and decisions
Drive architecture board review and enable right level of design is being undertaken for the benefit of the Enterprise
Consult project program app service owner to fit digital workplace architecture assignments and identify need to modify to attain project requirements Maintain the architecture blueprints for General workload Project Specific Needs and Customer managed
This role will be expected to work with Service Owners of Infrastructure Operations team Business teams Security teams Enterprise Architects within EA Employees and Solutions Architect in App Data and Infra teams
Technical Skills required
Strong understanding of industry standards and best practices for all M365 technologies that include End User Computing and Mobility solutions and technologies keeping current with industry trends and emerging technologies and providing guidance and direction to customers and project teams
Strong expertise in the Microsoft stack including Windows 1011 EMS Suite Azure AD M365
Experience of impact of various levels of MS Enterprise Agreement
Technical knowledge of Virtual Desktop solutions Azure VD and Mobile Device Management InTune
Strong Migration Experience with Office 365 Microsoft Teams
Experience in Microsoft Copilot and Copilot agent development and deployment
Strong technical knowledge of Directory Services LDAP Active Directory
5 years experience as an End User Compute Architect
10 years experience with Microsoft Workplace solutions
Must be well versed in and have experience IT policies and procedures and technology standards
Experience in leading a team in applying all elements of Technical Consulting
Excellent communication interpersonal skills
Passionate persuasive articulating End User Computing and Mobility Concepts and solutions capable of quickly establishing interest and credibility
Strong written verbal and chalk board skills
Strong leadership organisational and Management skills
Experience in working in Prince2 or PMI methodology managed projects
Experience in enterprise IT infrastructures
Strong customerinteraction skills and architectural skills
Ability to quickly establish credibility and excitement with customer EUC architects as well as work collaboratively and in a handson manner with technical professionals
Proven ability to document appropriate technical information to serve as base for training technical operations run books and knowledge ob
Certifications Required
Relevant Microsoft Accreditations
TOGAF or equivalent certification
Certification in M36 technologies
Azure certification or working towards certification
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.