IT Architect Modern Workplace

Location : remote within Spain, Portugal, or India

Reports to : Director - Enterprise Solutions, Cloud & Service

Key Responsibilities

Design and maintain the enterprise architecture for the Modern Workplace domain, including endpoint management, collaboration platforms and identity/access integration

Define and drive the roadmap for Microsoft 365, Intune/Endpoint Manager, Windows 11 (Enterprise/LTSC/IoT LTSC) Apple Business Manager, Manage Engine Endpoint Central, Soti MDM and related client technologies

Define the architecture and rollout strategy for AI-powered workplace tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot Cowork, Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365) including licensing, data governance and security considerations

Define and monitor Digital Employee Experience (DEX) strategy

Ensure outsourced services align with enterprise architecture standards

Establish architecture standards, reference designs and governance guidelines for device management, application deployment (e.g. Autopilot) and Zero Trust/Conditional Access policies

Establish governance guidelines for responsible AI use within the Modern Workplace domain, in coordination with security and compliance stakeholders

Evaluate and select new tools and technologies to improve employee experience, security posture and operational efficiency

Evaluate emerging AI capabilities in endpoint and device management (e.g. AI-assisted troubleshooting, predictive maintenance, anomaly detection) and assess their fit for the organization

Collaborate with security, infrastructure and service management teams to ensure alignment across the broader IT architecture

Support and guide technical teams during implementation, acting as a design authority and escalation point for architectural decisions

Create and maintain architecture documentation (solution designs, technical standards, decision records)

Assess the impact of new Microsoft/vendor releases and features on the existing landscape and recommend adoption strategies

Support license optimization and workplace technology cost management

Act as a stakeholder-facing advisor, translating business requirements into technical architecture decisions

Advise stakeholders on how AI-driven features can improve employee productivity and self-service capabilities

Required Experience and Qualifications

7+ years experience in IT architecture or senior engineering roles focused on end-user computing / Modern Workplace technologies

Strong expertise with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager and Windows 11 client management

Successful delivery of workplace roadmap initiatives

Solid understanding of identity and access management concepts (Azure AD/Entra ID, Conditional Access, Zero Trust principles)

Experience with device lifecycle management (Autopilot, provisioning, patch management)

Familiarity with collaboration and productivity tools (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) from an architectural perspective

Ability to produce clear architecture documentation and communicate technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience with VDI and Digital Workspace platforms (Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, VMware Horizon)

Exposure to mobile device management (MDM/UEM) for non-Windows platforms (iOS android, macOS)

Background in ITIL-based service management environments

Experience in regulated or enterprise environments with complex compliance requirements

Fluent in English (business level)

We Offer

Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK’s employees. This allows for a good balance between work and family life and for constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.

One company – HBK

On 1 January 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged their activities into a new company called HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). With more than 3,500 employees worldwide and production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China and Portugal and presence in 80 countries, HBK is a leading player in the test and measurement area. For further info please visit www.hbkworld.com.