Job SummaryAs a Digital Workplace Solution Architect associate to provide end to end solutions for enterprise customers across the region including architecture design and implementation Digital Workplace Solutions includes Service Desk end user support and end user computing platform transformation and migration services as well as encompassing key components of a modern digital workplace such as analytics AI automation cloud workplace and mobility ResponsibilitiesCandidate should have experience in largescale deploymentmigration of M365 technologies and its equivalent The skills includeWorkplace technologies Device Migration between domains VDI Azure Virtual desktop Active DirectoryAzure AD print service MAC OS deployment setup of SCCMIntune Configuring Autopilot in Intune understanding on Imaging Packaging Patching Distribution ToolsUnified Communication Collaboration Setupconfigure migrate Exchange online Microsoft Teams Migrate from traditional Telephony and Video endpoints Implementation Integration Setupconfigure Identity and Access management Migrate the applications to Azure IAM solutions and configure SSOHave good understanding on M365 security tools like Microsoft defender for Endpoint Microsoft defender for Cloud Apps DLP Information protection policies to protect environment and dataPrimary Roles ResponsibilitiesFrom a business context ensure seamless interoperability of endpoints Productivity Development Collaboration tools to enable associates to work from anywhere based on the policy with a secured digital workplace environment From an employee perspective ensure high performance transform employee experience secured end points with productivity flexible collaboration service to enable the employee to access servicesinformation from anywhere any device and anytime Primary responsibilities include toAnalyse enterprise business context trends business strategy as well as change requirements in other architecture viewpoints to derive future state of End User computing Unified Communication Messaging collaborationWork closely with Business IT Portfolio Service Owners HR and facility managers to create Digital workplace strategy for different Personas GeosDesign build and delivery of established cloud onprem productivity and collaboration tools eg Microsoft Office 365 Intune etcIntegration of various Unified communication and collaboration platformsSetup and configure Identity and access management solutions Configure SSO for the migrated applicationsLead copilot initiatives for adoption development and deploymentLead facilitate and communicate the creation of endpoint standards current future state architecture to guide design and decision making of endpoint point solutions catalogue for business users to consumeDefine roadmaps to address the gap between current future state Ensure plans aligns across End Point UCS and Security Identify Org level impacts of roadmaps and decisionsDrive architecture board review and enable right level of design is being undertaken for the benefit of the EnterpriseConsult project program app service owner to fit digital workplace architecture assignments and identify need to modify to attain project requirements Maintain the architecture blueprints for General workload Project Specific Needs and Customer managedThis role will be expected to work with Service Owners of Infrastructure Operations team Business teams Security teams Enterprise Architects within EA Employees and Solutions Architect in App Data and Infra teamsTechnical Skills requiredStrong understanding of industry standards and best practices for all M365 technologies that include End User Computing and Mobility solutions and technologies keeping current with industry trends and emerging technologies and providing guidance and direction to customers and project teamsStrong expertise in the Microsoft stack including Windows 1011 EMS Suite Azure AD M365Experience of impact of various levels of MS Enterprise AgreementTechnical knowledge of Virtual Desktop solutions Azure VD and Mobile Device Management InTuneStrong Migration Experience with Office 365 Microsoft TeamsExperience in Microsoft Copilot and Copilot agent development and deploymentStrong technical knowledge of Directory Services LDAP Active Directory5 years experience as an End User Compute Architect10 years experience with Microsoft Workplace solutionsMust be well versed in and have experience IT policies and procedures and technology standardsExperience in leading a team in applying all elements of Technical ConsultingExcellent communication interpersonal skillsPassionate persuasive articulating End User Computing and Mobility Concepts and solutions capable of quickly establishing interest and credibilityStrong written verbal and chalk board skillsStrong leadership organisational and Management skillsExperience in working in Prince2 or PMI methodology managed projectsExperience in enterprise IT infrastructuresStrong customerinteraction skills and architectural skillsAbility to quickly establish credibility and excitement with customer EUC architects as well as work collaboratively and in a handson manner with technical professionalsProven ability to document appropriate technical information to serve as base for training technical operations run books and knowledge ob Certifications RequiredRelevant Microsoft AccreditationsTOGAF or equivalent certificationCertification in M36 technologiesAzure certification or working towards certification About Cognizant: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant. Additional employment information Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. 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