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
Have good understanding on M365 security tools like Microsoft defender for Endpoint Mi-crosoft defender for Cloud Apps DLP Information protection policies to protect environment and data
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 Persona & Geo
Creating future state service architecture for enabling work from home based on modern Virtual Workplace solutions VDI (Citrix & VMWare) & Other digital workplace solutions
Design build and delivery of established cloud & on prem productivity and collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft Office 365 G Suite WebEx Zoom 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 end point 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 10/11 EMS Suite Azure AD M365.
Experience of impact of various levels of MS Enterprise Agreement
Technical knowledge of Virtual Desktop solutions (Citrix App V) and Mobile Device Management (InTune Mobile Iron Airwatch).
Experience with Office 365 SfB Lotus Notes Google Mail Google Docs.
Experience in Microsoft Co pilot 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
Consulting skills required
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 project
Certifications Required
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.