Windows Desktop Architect L3 — Job Description (10–15 Years Experience)
Job Title:
Windows Desktop Architect – Level 3
Experience Required:
10–15 years in End-User Computing (EUC), Windows Desktop Engineering, and Enterprise Workplace Architecture.
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.
Robust 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, Condition

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