Strategic Modern Workplace Architect (Remote | UK SC)

Xcede; Coalville; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcede is seeking an architectural lead to shape and govern Modern Workplace and Mobility solutions within a complex tech environment. The role owns High-Level Designs, defines technical strategy, and provides architectural assurance across mobile, endpoint, and cloud platforms.

You will collaborate with Product Owners, Enterprise Architects, security teams and engineers to ensure secure, scalable, and roadmapped solutions.

Qualifications

• Active UK SC clearance is required.
• UK-based with the right to work.
• Experience producing and governing enterprise-level solution designs.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture and security.
• Experience in large, complex organisations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel 1–2 times a quarter.

Responsibilities

• Create and govern enterprise High-Level Designs.
• Define solution architectures, service strategies and roadmaps.
• Provide architectural assurance for new services and major changes.
• Support Product Owners in shaping future service development.
• Lead evaluations, PoCs and innovation activities.
• Ensure security, compliance and operational requirements.
• Act as a technical authority across mobile, endpoint and Modern Workplace.
• Engage with customers, partners and vendors to influence direction.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Enterprise architecture

Security principles

Strategic planning

Tools

Microsoft Intune

MDM

MAM

Apple Business Manager

Google Zero Touch

iOS/iPadOS

Android Enterprise

macOS

Azure Virtual Desktop

Windows Autopilot

Microsoft 365

Endpoint security

IAM

Job description

Xcede is seeking an architectural lead to shape and govern Modern Workplace and Mobility solutions within a complex tech environment. The role owns High-Level Designs, defines technical strategy, and provides architectural assurance across mobile, endpoint, and cloud platforms.

You will collaborate with Product Owners, Enterprise Architects, security teams and engineers to ensure secure, scalable, and roadmapped solutions.