Desktop Architect

Wintrust Financial Corporation • Rosemont, IL

320d • $98,000 - $132,000

About The Position

The Desktop Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the enterprise desktop environment. This role involves developing standardized desktop configurations, optimizing performance, ensuring security compliance, and supporting enterprise-wide IT strategies. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in endpoint management, operating system deployment, and application delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7-10 years of experience in desktop engineering, architecture, or related roles
• Expertise in Windows OS, Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MCM/Intune), Active Directory, and Group Policy management.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell, VBScript, etc.) for automation and system administration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator, MCSE, or similar
• Experience with macOS or Linux desktop environments in an enterprise setting
• Knowledge of ITIL best practices for service management
• Experience working in a hybrid on-premise/cloud environment

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise desktop architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Manage operating system deployment (OSD) using tools such as Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM/MECM) and Intune.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, vulnerability management, and endpoint protection best practices.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate desktop solutions with other enterprise infrastructure components.
• Research and recommend new technologies to enhance the desktop computing experience.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, SOPs, and support guides.
• Serve as a key participant in IT’s semi-monthly Architecture Systems Review Board (ASRB) and Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Transportation and Commuting Benefits
• Banking Benefits
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree