Walk-in || Windows Desktop Architect (Walkin Drive)

Job description

**Job Title:** **Windows Desktop Architect Level 3** -Walkin Drive **Experience Required:** **715 years** in End-User Computing (EUC), Windows Desktop Engineering, and Enterprise Workplace Architecture. Location: Bangalore **Role Summary:** The Windows Desktop Architect L3 is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise-scale Windows desktop environments. This role focuses on architecting secure, scalable, and automated workplace solutions, improving the digital user experience, and leading modernization initiatives across the Windows ecosystem. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design and architect enterprise Windows desktop platforms (Windows 10/11) aligned with organizational standards. - Lead large-scale OS deployment and migration projects using modern management technologies. - Develop and maintain gold images, device configuration baselines, and automation workflows. - Architect solutions using **Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune, SCCM/MECM)** for provisioning, patching, and policy management. - Drive modernization initiatives such as **Autopilot**, cloud-managed endpoints, and Zero Trust security. - Oversee application packaging, delivery, compatibility testing, and virtualization (App-V/MSIX). - Collaborate with security teams on endpoint hardening, compliance, and vulnerability remediation. - Provide L3/L4 technical expertise, root cause analysis, and performance optimization. - Create architectural documentation, standards, and governance frameworks. - Evaluate and implement emerging technologies (Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, UEM enhancements). **Required Skills & Competencies:** - Deep expertise in **Windows OS architecture**, registry, GPOs, and troubleshooting techniques. - Strong experience with **Intune, MECM/SCCM, Autopilot**, and endpoint compliance. - Proficiency in **PowerShell scripting**, automation, and configuration-as-code approaches. - Experience in **desktop imaging**, driver management, application lifecycle management. - Knowledge of **Azure AD, Conditional Access, MFA, Zero Trust principles**. - Familiarity with **AVD, Windows 365 Cloud PC**, and virtualization technologies. - Strong documentation, solution design, and cross-functional leadership skills. - Ability to handle escalations and act as a technical SME for EUC architecture. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Microsoft certifications (MD-102, MS-102, AZ-104, AZ-140, SC-series). - Experience in large, complex enterprise environments (10,000+ users). - Exposure to ITIL processes and service delivery frameworks. **Soft Skills:** - Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management. - Ability to lead projects and mentor engineering teams.