Chief Architect, End-User Technology & Modernization

Archer

Dallas (TX)

Hybrid

USD 210,000 - 270,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Vanguard seeks a Chief Architect / Distinguished Engineer to define and drive the future of End User Technology at enterprise scale. This rare, high-impact role blends hands-on engineering credibility with multi-year architectural direction across Windows, macOS, mobility, and virtualization.

You will mentor engineers, establish durable standards, lead modernization, and champion automation-first practices.

Qualifications

10+ years in enterprise end user / workplace engineering with ownership of large-scale platforms.
Ability to set technical strategy and translate it into executable roadmaps and standards.
Hands-on expertise across modern endpoint and workplace platforms (Intune, Jamf, M365).
Engineering mindset with automation, reviews, operationalization, and risk management.
Exceptional communication skills to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Own and evolve the 3-year Workplace technology roadmap spanning endpoints, mobility, virtualization, and productivity platforms.
Drive modernization aligned to strategic initiatives including Windows 11 adoption and MDM modernization.
Define and maintain reference architectures, guardrails, and operating models across end-user tech.
Lead hands-on evaluations and translate findings into standards and adoption plans.
Mentor senior engineers and act as a liaison across partner organizations.