Infrastructure Solutions Architect - End-User Computing

SMBC; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

SMBC is seeking a VP, Infrastructure Solutions Architect to lead EUC and Modern Workplace initiatives within its Architecture and Engineering group. The role focuses on end-user computing strategy, architecture standards, and cross-functional leadership across global teams.

The ideal candidate will drive modernization efforts across Citrix environments, AVD, Windows 365, and Nutanix VDI, aligning with security, governance, and operational requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Solutions Architecture or senior level Infrastructure Engineering experience in EUC platforms and infrastructure.
• Hands-on expertise in Citrix virtual apps/desktops, FS Logix, Nutanix, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Windows 365.
• Experience with Microsoft on-prem and cloud ecosystems including Active Directory, Entra ID, Group Policy, M365, Intune, and Autopilot.
• Knowledge of remote access technologies and policy infrastructure such as AOVPN, Zscaler, Palo Alto, MDM/MAM, and Conditional Access.
• Familiarity with monitoring/management tools for EUC environments such as Nerdio, SCCM, Logic Monitor, and Tanium.
• Ability to define architecture standards, develop target-state designs, and provide implementation roadmaps for enterprise platforms.
• Experience translating business/technical requirements into scalable, resilient, and supportable infrastructure solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and senior leadership on architecture strategy and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Establish and drive EUC infrastructure architecture standards across a global, hybrid, multi-cloud environment.
• Shape strategic direction for enterprise-grade, scalable, secure, and high-performing Modern Workplace solutions.
• Lead lifecycle management of Citrix environments (application and desktop).
• Design and deploy hybrid/cloud desktop strategies using AVD, Windows 365, Citrix, and Nutanix VDI.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security, and Application teams for seamless integration and governance.
• Develop deployment, performance tuning, capacity planning, and disaster recovery strategies for EUC platforms.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging EUC technologies.
• Participate in Enterprise Architecture reviews, providing domain guidance and approvals.

Skills

EUC architecture

Citrix VDI

FS Logix

Azure Virtual Desktop

Windows 365

M365 & Entra ID

AD & Group Policy

Intune & Autopilot

Remote access & CA policies

Monitoring tools (Nerdio,SCCM,Tanium)

Tools

Nutanix

Nerdio

SCCM

LogicMonitor

Tanium

Job description

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.

In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization's extensive global network. The Group's operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

Role Description

SMBC is seeking a highly skilled and motivated VP, Infrastructure Solutions Architect to join our Architecture and Engineering organization. The person in this role will lead the architectural design, strategy, and implementation of our End-User Computing (EUC) and Modern Workplace solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise across a variety of EUC technologies such as Citrix, FS Logix, Nutanix, Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, and the M365 ecosystem and will play a key role in shaping the future direction of our digital workspace strategy.

Role Objectives

• Member of a team that establishes and drives infrastructure architecture standards with a focus on End-User Computing and Modern Workplace technologies in a global, hybrid, multi-cloud environment.
• Work collaboratively to drive SMBC's strategic direction for enterprise-grade, scalable, secure, and high-performing Modern Workplace solutions.
• Lead the strategic direction and lifecycle management of our multiple Citrix environments, including both application and desktop solutions.
• Design and deploy hybrid and cloud-based desktop solution strategies utilizing platforms such as Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Citrix, and Nutanix VDI.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Infrastructure, Security, and Application teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance while providing technical leadership and streamlined hand-off to Operational and Support groups.
• Develop deployment, performance tuning, capacity planning, and disaster recovery strategies across our various EUC platforms.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies surrounding EUC and Modern Workplace technologies.
• Participant in the Enterprise Architecture path-to-production review and design processes, providing domain-specific architectural guidance and approvals through the application onboarding process.

Qualifications and Skills

• 10+ years of Solutions Architecture and/or senior level Infrastructure Engineering experience in EUC platforms and infrastructure.
• Strong, hands-on expertise in a variety of EUC solutions including Citrix virtual applications and desktops, FS Logix profile containers, Nutanix, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Windows 365.
• Proven experience with Microsoft on-prem and cloud ecosystems including Active Directory, Entra ID, Group Policy, M365, Intune, and Autopilot as well as general networking and cloud services fundamentals.
• Knowledgeable of remote access technologies and policy infrastructure such as AOVPN, Zscaler, Palo Alto, MDM/MAM solutions, and Conditional Access.
• Familiarity with monitoring and management tools for EUC environments such as Nerdio, SCCM, Logic Monitor, and Tanium.
• Demonstrated ability to define architecture standards, develop target-state designs, and provide implementation roadmaps for a variety of enterprise platforms.
• Experience translating business and technical requirements into scalable, resilient, and supportable infrastructure solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior leadership on architecture strategy, design decisions, and implementation considerations.
• Experience in highly regulated and global environments with strong governance, compliance, and operational control expectations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and documentation skills.

Additional Requirements

SMBC's employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that empl