System Architect

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Bruges, Belgium

Freelance

29-01-2025

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Job Specifications

Core Responsibilities

Architectural Design & Implementation:
Translate business requirements into technical workplace solutions.
Design, document, and budget workplace initiatives with a focus on IT optimization.
Validate and approve service provider proposals, challenging pricing and implementation strategies.
Coordinate the implementation and configuration of selected solutions.

Technical & Business Alignment:
Act as a SPOC for business and IT teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment.
Analyze business needs, challenge requests, and propose innovative workplace solutions.
Align budgets, timelines, and solutions with strategic vision.

Project Leadership & Execution:
Coordinate changes and digital workplace projects, ensuring on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
Manage and support Fujitsu’s Workplace Architects to ensure high-quality and efficient execution.
Provide regular project updates, resolve escalations, and manage stakeholder expectations.

Standardization & Documentation:
Document workplace standards, architectural decisions, and implementation processes.
Set up Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and ensure knowledge transfer to service providers.

Current Initiatives
Deployment of Windows Hello for Business.
Migration from legacy Group Policies to Intune policies.
Manage and support Android OT devices and mobility solutions for field technicians.
Citrix and Windows 365 management for virtual desktops.

Technologies & Tools
Microsoft Active Directory / Azure AD (Entra ID)
MS Intune (Endpoint Manager, MAM/MDM for Android/iOS devices)
Windows 10/11
M365 (Exchange Online, MS Teams, Office Suite)
Windows 365 & Citrix
PowerShell scripting
Nexthink

Required Skills & Expertise
Proven experience managing workplace solutions in large, complex organizations.
Strong technical expertise in MS Intune, Azure AD, and Group Policy management.
Ability to challenge architects on solutions, budgets, and project timelines.
Experience acting as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.
Ability to translate business and IT requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Experience documenting, implementing, and overseeing workplace projects.
Knowledge of current innovations and trends in workplace technologies, particularly within the Microsoft ecosystem.

About the Company

We are Parallel! Parallel is an international, award winning trusted staffing partner to clients across the United States, DACH, Benelux and Nordic regions, where we deliver comprehensive Recruitment services across Infrastructure, Analytics, Software engineering and IT Security. Driven by our mission of bridging technology with the future, we provide global and local solutions for our clients around the world. We have specialized solely in technology & analytics from the start, focusing on selected markets and building... Know more

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