Lead Solutions Architect for Unicon - eLux & Scout

Citrix Systems; Louisiana; Remote; USD 121,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions provider is seeking a Lead Solutions Architect to enhance endpoint security and management through innovative solutions. The role involves designing scalable architectures using eLux and Scout, driving process improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal digital workspace management. The ideal candidate has strong IT architecture experience and knowledge of secure cloud environments.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Expertise in deploying and managing eLux and Scout or similar solutions.
• At least 5 years of experience in IT architecture and endpoint management.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and virtualization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure endpoint management architectures.
• Drive the development of optimizations for endpoint security.
• Collaborate across functions to deliver impactful endpoint management solutions.

Skills

Knowledge of thin-client computing

Experience in IT architecture

Strong understanding of endpoint security

Excellent communication skills

Job description

About This Team

With the acquisition of Unicon, Citrix will provide customers with a secure client OS and endpoint management that dramatically improves endpoint security, resiliency and operational costs, while providing a seamless end-to-end experience for access to corporate applications and desktops. In addition, enterprise customers can leverage eLux to extend the life of their current assets as they look to the upcoming Windows 10 end of support.

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead Solutions Architect for eLux & Scout to join our mission of creating the modern and secure workplace, where efficiency, security, and innovation converge. This role focuses on shaping the future of work by leveraging the comprehensive capabilities of the Citrix platform, including virtual apps and desktops, Zero Trust access, and high-performance secure application delivery.

As part of our team, you will drive the integration and optimization of Unicon's eLux and Scout as core components of the Citrix platform. eLux, a highly secure and lightweight Linux-based operating system, is designed to enhance endpoint security and efficiency, while Scout provides centralized endpoint management for seamless configuration, monitoring, and updates. Your work will ensure enterprises can securely deploy and manage digital workspaces at scale, enabling flexible, high-performance access across diverse devices.

By delivering, monitoring, and managing secure application access through Citrix's solutions—including eLux and Scout—you will play a key role in optimizing enterprise IT environments, enhancing security, and driving innovation in modern workplace infrastructure for customers in multiple industries, including Public Services and Healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and Configure Architectures: Design and implement scalable, secure, and innovative endpoint management architectures leveraging Unicon's eLux, a lightweight, Linux-based operating system, and Scout, a robust endpoint management solution, to ensure secure, efficient, and centrally managed digital workspaces.
• Lead Feature Development: Drive the development of key features, optimizations, and integrations that enhance endpoint security, centralized management, and performance, ensuring seamless integration of eLux and Scout within Citrix's platform.
• Champion Process Improvements: Advocate for strategies that drive IT process efficiencies in endpoint security, remote device management, and operating system standardization, leveraging the capabilities of eLux and Scout as part of the broader Citrix platform with VDI/DaaS and Web Apps, reinforcing the vision of a secure and scalable digital workspace.
• Develop Proof of Concepts with Customers: Work closely with customers to develop and validate proof of concepts (PoCs) that demonstrate the effectiveness of eLux and Scout in real-world endpoint security, cloud management, and digital workspace scenarios.

Cross-team Collaboration

• Contribute to Technical Roadmap: Participate in advancing the technical product roadmap of Unicon's eLux and Scout.
• Provide Technical Leadership: Foster a positive culture of collaboration and learning, guiding teams in the effective deployment and use of eLux and Scout within Citrix's secure digital workspace ecosystem.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Work with Product Managers, Sales, and other cross-functional teams to prioritize and deliver impactful endpoint management solutions that emphasize security, efficiency, and innovation, utilizing Unicon's offerings.

Customer Success

• Advocate Best Practices: Leverage experience and customer interactions to promote best practices in endpoint security, IT automation, and cloud-based device management as part of the Citrix platform with VDI/DaaS and Web Apps, supporting the goals of a secure and efficient IT infrastructure with eLux and Scout.
• Engage with Stakeholders: Understand customer and partner needs to ensure our solutions align with the vision of a modern and secure digital workspace, effectively integrating eLux and Scout.
• Foster Platform Adoption: Collaborate with customers to ensure successful deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management of eLux-based devices, providing technical support and guidance to drive customer success and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of thin-client computing and secure digital workspace environments, with expertise in deploying and managing eLux and Scout or similar solutions
• At least 5 years of experience in IT architecture, endpoint management, or systems engineering, with expertise in secure device lifecycle management and cloud-based workspace environments.
• Strong understanding of endpoint security, operating system management, and cloud-based device automation, with experience in Citrix DaaS, virtualization technologies, and remote access solutions.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and virtualization technologies, with familiarity in integrating Citrix DaaS products into enterprise environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience in customer or partner-facing roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of IT security best practices, including Zero Trust, data encryption, and endpoint compliance management.
• Experience leading endpoint security and management initiatives, including PoCs and setting IT strategy.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of innovation, working on a cutting-edge endpoint management platform that redefines secure digital workspace solutions by leveraging Unicon's eLux and Scout as part of Citrix platform.
• Shape the future of enterprise IT security, device lifecycle management, and cloud-based digital workspaces, with a focus on efficiency and security.
• Join a collaborative team that values growth, creativity, and technical excellence, and supports professional development and career progression.
• Join us in revolutionizing enterprise endpoint management by harnessing the power of Unicon's eLux and Scout to create secure, efficient, and scalable digital workspace solutions within Citrix's secure cloud ecosystem.

Compensation may vary depending on your location, qualifications including job-related education, training, experience, licensure, and certification, that could result at a level outside of these ranges. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual bonus, and sales incentives depending on the terms of the applicable plan and role as well as individual performance.

NY generally ranges: $139,553-$209,329

CA generally ranges: $145,621-$218,431

All other locations fall under our General State range: $121,350-$182,026

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Cloud Software Group and the country where you work. U.S. based employees are typically offered access to healthcare, life insurance and disability benefits, 401(k) plan and company match, among others. This requisition has no specific deadline for completion.

About Us

Cloud Software Group is one of the world's largest cloud solution providers, serving more than 100 million users around the globe. When you join Cloud Software Group, you are making a difference for real people, each of whom count on our suite of cloud-based products to get work done - from anywhere. Members of our team will tell you that we value passion for technology and the courage to take risks. Everyone is empowered to learn, dream, and build the future of work. We are on the brink of another Cambrian leap -- a moment of immense evolution and growth. And we need your expertise and experience to do it. Now is the perfect time to move your skills to the cloud.

Cloud Software Group is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic carrier status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation status), marital status, military service, protected veteran status, political activity or affiliation, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave and other protected classifications.

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