IT Architect Modern Workplace

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær; Cidade da Maia; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom with responsibility

Job summary

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær is seeking an experienced IT Architect focused on the Modern Workplace. You will design enterprise architecture for endpoint management, identity integration and collaboration platforms, guiding architecture decisions across security and service teams.

You will drive roadmaps for M365/Intune and Windows 11 management, while shaping AI-powered workplace tooling strategies and licensing governance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in IT architecture or senior engineering roles focused on end-user computing / Modern Workplace technologies.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager and Windows 11 client management.
• Solid understanding of identity and access management concepts (Azure AD/Entra ID, Conditional Access, Zero Trust).
• Experience with device lifecycle management (Autopilot, provisioning, patch management).

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the enterprise architecture for the Modern Workplace domain, including endpoint management and identity/access integration.
• Define and drive the roadmap for Microsoft 365 and related client technologies.
• Define architecture and rollout strategy for AI-powered workplace tools and licensing considerations.
• Establish architecture standards, reference designs and governance for device management and zero trust policies.
• Create and maintain architecture documentation and communicate decisions to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure and service management teams to align architecture.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Intune / Endpoint Manager

Azure AD / Entra ID

Zero Trust / CA

VDI / Digital Workspace

Architecture documentation

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Autopilot

Azure Virtual Desktop

VMware Horizon

Manage Engine Endpoint Central

Apple Business Manager

Job description

Location : remote within Spain, Portugal, or India

Reports to : Director - Enterprise Solutions, Cloud & Service

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the enterprise architecture for the Modern Workplace domain, including endpoint management, collaboration platforms and identity/access integration
• Define and drive the roadmap for Microsoft 365, Intune/Endpoint Manager, Windows 11 (Enterprise/LTSC/IoT LTSC) Apple Business Manager, Manage Engine Endpoint Central, Soti MDM and related client technologies
• Define the architecture and rollout strategy for AI-powered workplace tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot Cowork, Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365) including licensing, data governance and security considerations
• Define and monitor Digital Employee Experience (DEX) strategy
• Ensure outsourced services align with enterprise architecture standards
• Establish architecture standards, reference designs and governance guidelines for device management, application deployment (e.g. Autopilot) and Zero Trust/Conditional Access policies
• Establish governance guidelines for responsible AI use within the Modern Workplace domain, in coordination with security and compliance stakeholders
• Evaluate and select new tools and technologies to improve employee experience, security posture and operational efficiency
• Evaluate emerging AI capabilities in endpoint and device management (e.g. AI-assisted troubleshooting, predictive maintenance, anomaly detection) and assess their fit for the organization
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure and service management teams to ensure alignment across the broader IT architecture
• Support and guide technical teams during implementation, acting as a design authority and escalation point for architectural decisions
• Create and maintain architecture documentation (solution designs, technical standards, decision records)
• Assess the impact of new Microsoft/vendor releases and features on the existing landscape and recommend adoption strategies
• Support license optimization and workplace technology cost management
• Act as a stakeholder-facing advisor, translating business requirements into technical architecture decisions
• Advise stakeholders on how AI-driven features can improve employee productivity and self-service capabilities

Required Experience and Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in IT architecture or senior engineering roles focused on end-user computing / Modern Workplace technologies
• Strong expertise with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager and Windows 11 client management
• Successful delivery of workplace roadmap initiatives
• Solid understanding of identity and access management concepts (Azure AD/Entra ID, Conditional Access, Zero Trust principles)
• Experience with device lifecycle management (Autopilot, provisioning, patch management)
• Familiarity with collaboration and productivity tools (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) from an architectural perspective
• Ability to produce clear architecture documentation and communicate technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with VDI and Digital Workspace platforms (Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, VMware Horizon)
• Exposure to mobile device management (MDM/UEM) for non-Windows platforms (iOS android, macOS)
• Background in ITIL-based service management environments
• Experience in regulated or enterprise environments with complex compliance requirements
• Fluent in English (business level)

We Offer

Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK's employees. This allows for a good balance between work and family life and for constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.

One company – HBK

On 1 January 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged their activities into a new company called HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). With more than 3,500 employees worldwide and production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China and Portugal and presence in 80 countries, HBK is a leading player in the test and measurement area. For further info please visit www.hbkworld.com.