RIS Workplace Solution Architect Associate Director

RIS Workplace Solution Architect Associate Director

POSITION OVERVIEW: We are seeking a talented Workplace Solution Architect to join our pre-sales and solutioning team. This role focuses on designing innovative Digital Workplace solutions that enhance employee experience and productivity for prospective and existing clients. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Design end-to-end Digital Workplace solutions tailored to client business needs and employee experience goals Develop technical proposals, RFP/RFI responses, and solution blueprints for modern workplace services Collaborate with sales teams to translate complex client requirements into comprehensive workplace architectures Create compelling proof-of-concepts demonstrating endpoint management, collaboration tools, and productivity solutions Provide thought leadership on emerging Digital Workplace technologies and trends Design endpoint lifecycle management strategies and device refresh programs Develop Digital Employee Experience (DEX) measurement frameworks and improvement roadmaps Architect Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) solutions Ensure proposed solutions align with security best practices and compliance requirements Partner with delivery teams to ensure solution feasibility and smooth handover REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: 15+ years of experience in Digital Workplace technologies and end-user computing Deep expertise in Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Intune) Strong knowledge of endpoint management solutions: Microsoft Intune, SCCM/MECM, VMware Workspace ONE Hands-on experience with VDI technologies: Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), VMware Horizon Expertise in collaboration platforms: Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex Experience with Digital Employee Experience (DEX) tools: Nexthink, Lakeside, 1E Knowledge of Windows 10/11 deployment, imaging, and autopilot Understanding of endpoint security solutions and Zero-Trust principles Excellent client-facing and consultative selling skills Strong presentation and communication abilities EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Microsoft certifications (M365, Azure) highly preferred Citrix/VMware certifications a plus