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Role- Principal Engineer, Modern Workplace Technologies
Location- New York City
Duration- Fulltime
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Engineer, Modern Workplace Technologies to drive innovation, strategy, and execution in delivering a seamless digital workplace experience. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and optimizing modern endpoint computing, collaboration tools, and enterprise productivity solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), endpoint management, identity and security, and cloud-based workplace solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Technology Strategy & Architecture: Define and implement the vision and roadmap for modern workplace technologies, including endpoint management, virtual desktops, collaboration tools, and cloud-based solutions.
- End-User Computing (EUC): Lead the architecture and deployment of solutions like Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and Citrix to enhance remote and hybrid work experiences.
- Collaboration & Productivity Tools: Optimize and enhance platforms such as Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive), Zoom, and other workplace collaboration solutions.
- Security & Compliance: Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure workplace technologies meet security, compliance, and governance standards.
- Automation & Innovation: Drive automation in endpoint management, software deployment, and operational workflows using PowerShell, APIs, and AI-driven tools.
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with external vendors, business technology teams, and cross-functional IT groups to ensure solutions align with business needs.
- Incident & Problem Management: Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues, providing guidance and resolution strategies to support teams.
- Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and improve the user experience through analytics, telemetry, and proactive issue resolution.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience: 10 years of experience in enterprise IT, with at least 5 years in a senior or principal engineering role focusing on modern workplace technologies.
- Technical Expertise:
- Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune, Windows 11, and Mac endpoint management.
- VDI solutions such as Citrix, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and VMware Horizon.
- Enterprise collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Zoom).
- Security frameworks (Zero Trust, MFA, Conditional Access, Defender for Endpoint).
- Scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, APIs).
- Certifications (Preferred): Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, Citrix CCP-V, or related credentials.
Key Competencies
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Passion for continuous improvement and innovation in digital workplace technologies
- Development mindset with demonstrated software development capabilities
- Extensive knowledge of all product and system components of technical architecture.
- Strong leadership skills; coaching and mentoring skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills - including negotiation, facilitation, and consensus building skills; ability to influence and persuade, without direct control
Salary : $120,000
