Chief Desktop Architect

Archer; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY seeks a senior enterprise architect to define and drive the end-user computing vision across desktop, laptop, virtual workplace, and endpoint platforms. You will lead enterprise architecture for platform modernization, address resiliency, and collaborate with Microsoft, Dell, AMD, Intel, and other partners.

You will shape AI endpoint strategy, oversee risk reduction, and guide governance and roadmaps across physical and virtual endpoints, aligning cybersecurity, infrastructure, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline, or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term vision for BNY's end-user computing environment, including desktop, laptop, virtual workplace, cloud PC, and endpoint management platforms leveraging technologies such as Microsoft Intune, MEM/SCCM, Group Policy, Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and strategic partnerships with Microsoft and Dell.
• Provide enterprise architectural oversight for platform modernization, resiliency, innovation, and future-state workplace technology strategy, establishing architecture standards, governance, and roadmaps across physical and virtual endpoint platforms while driving cloud-native and modern management adoption.
• Drive architectural direction for vulnerability management, system hardening, lifecycle planning, disaster recovery readiness, and technology risk reduction, ensuring secure, compliant, recoverable, and resilient endpoint services through alignment with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operational risk objectives.
• Shape BNY's future AI endpoint strategy, including local execution of AI workloads, AI-capable devices, edge computing, on-device inferencing, and next-generation endpoint architectures leveraging emerging technologies from Microsoft, Dell, AMD, Intel, and other strategic partners.

Skills

Microsoft Intune

MEM/SCCM

Windows 11

Group Policy

Microsoft Entra ID

Azure

Windows 365

Azure Virtual Desktop

endpoint security

modern desktop management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Archer is collaborating with BNY to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Define and execute the long-term vision for BNY's end-user computing environment, including desktop, laptop, virtual workplace, cloud PC, and endpoint management platforms leveraging technologies such as Microsoft Intune, MEM/SCCM, Group Policy, Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and strategic partnerships with Microsoft and Dell.
• Provide enterprise architectural oversight for platform modernization, resiliency, innovation, and future-state workplace technology strategy, establishing architecture standards, governance, and roadmaps across physical and virtual endpoint platforms while driving cloud-native and modern management adoption.
• Drive architectural direction for vulnerability management, system hardening, lifecycle planning, disaster recovery readiness, and technology risk reduction, ensuring secure, compliant, recoverable, and resilient endpoint services through alignment with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operational risk objectives.
• Shape BNY's future AI endpoint strategy, including local execution of AI workloads, AI-capable devices, edge computing, on-device inferencing, and next-generation endpoint architectures leveraging emerging technologies from Microsoft, Dell, AMD, Intel, and other strategic partners.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree preferred
• 12-15 years of diverse experience in multiple areas of information technology required; experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required, advanced degree preferred.
• 12-15 years of experience in enterprise infrastructure, desktop engineering, workplace technology, endpoint management, virtualization, cloud platforms, or enterprise architecture; experience in securities or financial services is a plus.
• Deep technical expertise with Microsoft Intune, MEM/SCCM, Windows 11, Group Policy, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure, Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, endpoint security, and modern desktop management.
• Strong strategic planning, executive communication, architecture governance, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence technology direction across engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and business leadership teams.

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Our Benefits And Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.