Lead Google EUC Architect

Job Title: Lead Google EUC Architect
Location: Manchester - 3 days per week onsite
Salary/Rate: Up to £436 per day inside IR35
Start Date: 05/01/2026
Job Type: Contract - 6 months

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the EUC workstream across architecture, engineering, and delivery.
• Define and execute the EUC roadmap aligned with business and IT strategy.
• Act as a thought leader in modern workplace technologies and digital user experience.
• Architect end-user computing solutions with a focus on performance, scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Design and maintain EUC platforms including Windows, macOS, VDI, and mobile endpoints.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and cloud strategies.
• Oversee deployment and life cycle management of EUC technologies including: Microsoft 365, Windows 10/11, Citrix/VMware VDI, Endpoint management (Intune, SCCM), Application packaging and virtualization
• Drive automation and standardization across the EUC estate.
• Ensure EUC solutions adhere to security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Implement zero-trust principles, identity and access management, and data protection strategies.
• Partner with infrastructure, security, and business teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Engage with vendors and service providers to evaluate and implement new technologies.
• Identify and pilot emerging technologies to enhance user experience and productivity.
• Drive continuous improvement through analytics, user feedback, and service optimization.

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Deep knowledge of EUC technologies including:
• Windows/macOS, Microsoft 365, Azure AD
• Citrix/VMware Horizon, VDI
• Intune, SCCM, Autopilot
• Scripting (PowerShell, Bash)
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid environments.
• Experience implementing secure EUC environments with zero-trust architecture.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance standards (eg, GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior staff.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence technical and business decision-making.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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