Head of Digital Workplace Engineering & Architecture

Guardian Life•Holmdel, NJ

68d•Hybrid

About The Position

Guardian Life is seeking a visionary and technically adept Head of Digital Workplace Engineering & Architecture to lead the design, engineering, and evolution of our end-user computing environment. This role will be instrumental in shaping the future of how our employees work-securely, efficiently, and intelligently-by leveraging cutting-edge technologies including virtualization, automation, and AI. You Are: A self-starter who is fueled by collaboration, likes working with people, and who thrives in partnering across the company with technology and business areas to ensuring that Workplace services are efficiently delivered to customers Someone with a solid understanding of Workplace Technology, including Windows Operating Systems, O365 and the entire Microsoft Email and Collaboration suite, End-point Security, Patch Management and Software Delivery Diligent, organized, and determined to successfully implement solutions Focused on continuous improvement to create a best-in-class Workplace Technology organization

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on digital workplace or end-user computing.
Deep expertise in: Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Intune, SCCM, Autopilot Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), AVD, Windows 365, AWS Workspaces Microsoft E5 Security Stack Device lifecycle management and automation
Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation initiatives.
Strong understanding of AI/GenAI applications in IT operations and user support.
Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
Familiarity with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Terraform).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the engineering vision for the digital workplace.
Partner with the Head of Digital Workplace & Collaboration to align technology strategy with business goals.
Lead a team of engineers focused on delivering scalable, secure, and user-centric solutions.
Oversee engineering and architecture for Windows laptops, VDI, AWS Workspaces, Microsoft Windows 365, and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
Drive modern device management initiatives using Intune, SCCM, and Windows Autopilot.
Lead efforts in application streaming and endpoint automation.
Engineer and implement secure digital workplace solutions with a strong focus on the Microsoft E5 Security Stack (Defender, Purview, Entra, etc.).
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Champion the use of AI and GenAI to enhance user experience and automate support and provision workflows.
Identify and implement automation opportunities across the digital workplace ecosystem.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Security, Infrastructure, HR, and Business Units.
Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new technologies for strategic fit.