Job Summary
The Windows 365 Solution Architect is responsible for designing, governing, and delivering secure, scalable, and costeffective Cloud PC and enduser computing solutions using Microsoft technologies. This role provides architectural leadership across Windows 365, Azure, Microsoft Intune, and identity platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives, security standards, and enterprise IT strategies.
The architect works closely with stakeholders, engineering teams, vendors, and leadership to define roadmaps, approve designs, and guide complex migrations and transformations, including transitions from legacy VDI platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design
Design endtoend Windows 365 Cloud PC and Digital Workspace architecture
Define reference architectures, solution blueprints, and design standards
Ensure solutions align with enterprise security, compliance, and governance requirements
Review and approve technical designs, implementation plans, and vendor proposals
Strategy & Transformation
Lead solution strategy for migration from Citrix / WVD / AVD to Windows 365
Define roadmap, target architecture, and transition states
Provide architecture input for cost optimization, licensing, and scalability
Support portfolio planning and longterm EUC transformation initiatives
Security & Governance
Architect identity and access using Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, and MFA
Ensure endpoint security, compliance, and DLP integration
Govern SLOs, SLAs, change management, and operational readiness
Ensure adherence to internal IT policies and regulatory requirements
Collaboration & Leadership
Act as the primary technical authority for Windows 365 solutions
Partner with PMs, infrastructure teams, security, and service operations
Engage with vendors and Microsoft partners on solution design and execution
Mentor engineers and administrators on architecture best practices
Documentation & Review
Produce highlevel and lowlevel design documents (HLD / LLD)
Review runbooks, SOPs, and BAU operational models
Support architecture reviews, audits, and executive briefings
Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Solution Architect for EUC, VDI, or Digital Workspace platforms
Deep expertise in Windows 365 Cloud PC and Microsoft Intune
Strong background in Azure, networking, identity, and endpoint security
Experience designing enterprisescale solutions (thousands of users)
Handson experience with Citrix, WVD, or Azure Virtual Desktop
Strong understanding of licensing, cost models, and optimization strategies
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft certifications (e.g., AZ305, MS102, MD102)
Experience working in regulated or large enterprise environments
Familiarity with ITIL, TOGAF, or enterprise architecture frameworks
Soft Skills & Behavioral Competencies
Strong stakeholder management and executivelevel communication
Ability to translate business requirements into technical architecture
Decisive, structured, and riskaware decisionmaking
Excellent documentation and presentation skills