IT EUC Workstation/Client Architect

3M•Maplewood, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Workstation and Client Architect will lead and ensure a secure, standardized, and scalable Windows client environment across the enterprise as part of the 3M IT End User Computing (EUC) organization. This role involves determining and owning the client architecture for workstation platforms, endpoint management, and security controls, with the goal of implementing solutions that reduce complexity, risk, and operational cost. The architect will be responsible for determining and aligning workstation strategy with enterprise architecture and security standards to strengthen compliance and audit readiness. Close collaboration with security, infrastructure, operations, and application teams is essential to ensure integrated, consistent, and enterprise-ready solutions. The position also entails leading the definition and implementation of client technology strategies, standards, and roadmaps, proactively modernizing the client environment. Furthermore, the architect will support and guide engineering and operations teams with architectural expertise, improving delivery quality, resilience, and reliability. Overall, this role plays an essential part in protecting the enterprise, supporting digital workplace initiatives, and maximizing the return on investment in client platforms and security capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT (completed and verified prior to start)
Ten (10) years of experience in IT end user computing or IT infrastructure environment in a private, public, government or military environment
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)

Responsibilities

Lead and ensure a secure, standardized, and scalable Windows client environment across the enterprise as part of the 3M IT End User Computing (EUC) organization.
Determine and own the client architecture for workstation platforms, endpoint management, and security controls.
Implement solutions that reduce complexity, risk, and operational cost.
Determine and align workstation strategy with enterprise architecture and security standards.
Strengthen compliance and audit readiness.
Lead close collaboration with security, infrastructure, operations, and application teams to ensure integrated, consistent, and enterprise‑ready solutions.
Lead the definition and implementation of client technology strategies, standards, and roadmaps.
Proactively modernize the client environment.
Support and guide engineering and operations teams with architectural expertise, improving delivery quality, resilience, and reliability.
Ensure corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.