Infrastructure Architect

The DACH region, consisting of Germany, Austria and Switzerland, is one of the fastest growing economies in Europe and therefore a strategic region for HCLTech. Our regional headquarters are in Eschborn, Germany, with additional offices and delivery centers in Berlin, Gifhorn, Leipzig, Munich, Osnabrück, Walldorf and Actian Germany GmbH. Our Innovation Lab is also located in Eschborn. As a provider for Austrian and Swiss companies, we have offices in Vienna as well as in Basel, Geneva, Versoix, Zug and Zurich in Switzerland.

HCLTech currently has over 2200 local employees working on various customer projects in the DACH region. 85% of them are German-speaking, 30% are women. The local workforce is supported by more than 10,000 consultants worldwide.

HCLTech has made sustained investments in the German market through acquisitions, including Geometrics and Hönigsberg & Düvel (H&D), gbs-IT and Confinale in Switzerland. The local technical staff has been significantly increased and expertise and presence in the manufacturing and automotive industries expanded. A strong local management team has helped build business relationships with the largest and best-known German branded companies in various sectors.

**We are looking for an Infrastructure Architect - End User Computing who is Fluent in English and German.**

**Please share your resume in English**

You must have
- 8+ years proven experience in delivering and supporting enterprise-class services.
- High level understanding of all EUC technology areas, with the ability to conceive an end-to-end IT strategy for an organization.
- Experience designing and delivering Cloud or hybrid-based solutions.
- Skills in creating technical roadmaps for technologies to support end-user computing.
- Consulting experience in a mix of technologies, including Virtualization, Device Management, Active Directory, Azure, Office 365, Intune, Windows 365 or other End User Computing disciplines (not necessarily all)
- In-depth understanding on how these technologies relate and how to architect an overall solution rather than several individual ones.
- Customer focused, confident and articulate with lots of experience in stakeholder meetings and presentations.
- Happy to lead/steer customer meetings and presentations at CIO/CTO level and be the authority in the room.
- Able to work closely with sales and engineering teams around the globe.
- Good presentation and documentation skills
- Experience in managing technical and financial targets.
- Understanding of technology trends & market innovations & adapting these to the required client roadmaps

**Good to have any of the below certifications**:

- Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
- Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ-140)
- Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
- VMware Certified Design Expert - End-User Computing 2023 (VCDX-EUC 2023)
- VMware Certified Professional - Cloud Management and Automation 2023 (VCP-CMA 2023)
- Citrix Certified Professional - Virtualization (CCP-V)
- Citrix Certified Expert - Virtualization (CCE-V)
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service on Citrix Cloud Certified (CC-VAD-CC)
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service Integration with Microsoft Azure (CC-VAD-MA)

**Role Engagement**:
1. **With Customer Directly**: Work with clients to develop their vision for end-user computing. Design the next N years of desktop computing evolution, adopt key programs such as evergreen/technology refresh. Engage on futureproof design to lower cost and increase productivity. Inform on new technologies and build them into the long-term strategies.

2. **Pre-Sales Engagement & Collaboration**: Actively participate and collaborate with pre-sales teams, including client meetings, presentations, and demonstrations. Understand client requirements and propose solutions that align with their business objectives and our financial goals.

3. **Financial goals and Strategy**: Work closely with the account management team to set and achieve sales targets. Develop strategies to increase market share and revenue through digital workplace solutions.

Depending on location, the role can be mobile and may require frequent travel to customer locations (restrictions permitting), although may also involve a degree of home working. Communication with other teams, both offshore and onshore is vital, as is a grasp of project management principles.

**Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check**

**What we offer**:

- Competitive salary and performance bonuses
- Opportunity for career progression
- Young and vibrant team environment
- Social benefits package
- Professional on-boarding and on-going trainings

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**Job Types**: Contract, Full-time

**Salary**: 45,000.00€ - 50,000.00€ per year

Ability to Commute:

- Eschborn (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Eschborn: Relocate before starting work (preferred)