Solution Architect 3

LanceSoft Inc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm based in Toronto is seeking a Windows 365 Cloud PC Architect to define the enterprise architecture for their digital workspace. The selected candidate will influence standards across identity, security, and networking, and work with a team to enhance user experience for over 100,000 users. A minimum of 5 years in endpoint management, along with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience with Microsoft Intune, is required. This role offers a flexible work schedule with in-office days.

Benefits

Possibility of extension & conversion to FTE

Flexible work schedule

Collaboration with senior leaders

Qualifications

• 5+ years enterprise endpoint management experience.
• 3+ years experience with Microsoft Intune.
• 2+ years operational experience with Windows 365 Cloud PCs.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern the enterprise reference architecture.
• Build and operate a production-grade Cloud PC image factory.
• Collaborate with senior leaders on modernization initiatives.

Skills

Enterprise endpoint management experience

Windows OS expertise

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune

Operational experience with Windows 365 Cloud PCs

Architectural experience across identity and automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

MS 900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

MD 102: Endpoint Administrator

Tools

Azure Monitor

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

Overview

Contract Duration: ASAP to 10/30/2026. Possibility of extension & conversion to FTE: To be determined. 2 mandatory in office days per week. Schedule Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/week (Possible OT).

The bank is expanding its global digital workspace ecosystem and requires a dedicated Windows 365 Cloud PC Architect to define and govern the enterprise reference architecture, landing zone, and operational standards for Cloud PC. This role ensures Cloud PC becomes a secure, resilient, scalable, and cost efficient platform integrated across identity, networking, security, and endpoint operations.

Business Group & Project

Business Group: Virtual Workspace Engineering – Enterprise Platforms

Project: Enterprise Cloud PC Architecture, Image Factory, and Operational Readiness Program

Candidate Value Proposition

• Architect and influence a global Cloud PC platform serving 100,000+ users.
• Define enterprise wide standards across identity, security, networking, automation, and observability.
• Build and operate a production grade Cloud PC image factory and landing zone.
• Shape the roadmap for modern digital workspace experiences across the bank.
• Collaborate with senior engineering, security, compliance, and business leaders on modernization initiatives.
• Drive FinOps, resiliency, and operational excellence at enterprise scale.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must Have — 5+ years enterprise endpoint management experience with deep Windows OS expertise.
• 3+ years hands on experience with Microsoft Intune (policy design, compliance, app deployment).
• 3+ years experience with Entra ID (Conditional Access, RBAC, governance, role administration).
• 2+ years operational experience with Windows 365 Cloud PCs (provisioning, troubleshooting, performance optimization).
• Strong architectural experience defining enterprise scale patterns across identity, endpoint management, virtualization, and automation.

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience in large scale enterprise environments (10,000+ endpoints).
• Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, ITSM platforms (ServiceNow/Jira), and CMDB governance.
• Experience with FinOps practices, licensing optimization, SKU right sizing, and telemetry driven cost analysis.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong cross functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into clear, deployable architectural standards.
• Proactive problem solving and operational mindset.
• Ability to work independently and drive outcomes in a large, matrixed environment.

Education & Certifications

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Certifications: MS 900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
  MD 102: Endpoint Administrator
• Value Added Certifications: AZ 305: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF 9, SC 900: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, AZ 104: Azure Administrator Associate, SC 300: Identity and Access Administrator, AZ 140: Azure Virtual Desktop

Best vs. Average Candidate

The best candidate demonstrates deep architectural thinking, proven experience building enterprise grade Cloud PC or VDI platforms, and the ability to translate business, security, and compliance requirements into measurable, supportable designs. They bring strong operational discipline, automation mindset, and the ability to influence standards across multiple engineering and security teams.