IT Architect

My client has a requirement for an experienced French Speaking IT Architect to join their project in Paris.

Role and Expertise

• Design, Strategy & AI Innovation
  • Vision & Roadmap: Develop a 3-year digital workplace roadmap that aligns with the clients speed and pragmatism" culture.
  • AI & Productivity: Architect the governance and deployment of Microsoft 365 Copilot and other GenAI tools to boost engineering and administrative efficiency.
  • End-to-End Solutions: Design workplace services (Tanium, Intune, DaaS, Autopilot) that bridge the gap between office executives and plant-floor operators.
  • Vendor & RFP Management: Lead technical evaluations for solution vendors (RFQs/RFPs), ensuring cost-efficiency and technical alignment.
  • Architecture Compliance: Ensure all global designs meet high standards for security, scalability, and financial transparency

• Operations, Security & Support
  • L3 Escalation: Act as the final technical authority for complex incident and problem management.
  • Automated Provisioning: Mastermind the global "Zero-Touch" deployment strategy using Windows Autopilot and Intune.
  • Identity & Access (IAM): Secure the perimeter using Entra ID, SailPoint, and Silverfort to ensure seamless, secure access for a multi-national workforce.
  • Sustainable Lifecycle: Manage the distribution of applications and patches via Software Center, focusing on minimizing downtime and optimizing device longevity

Expected Results on

• Blueprint Excellence: Delivery of high-quality High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents for the new tenant.
• Seamless Migration: Successful execution of the carve-out migration and technical documentation.
• Service Homogeneity: Achievement of a standardized IT infrastructure across all 21 global sites.
• Zero-Trust Maturity: Implementation of robust IAM/IGA tools (SailPoint, Okta, MFA) to protect industrial intellectual property. § Operational Efficiency: Reduction in "Time-to-Desktop" for new hires through optimized Autopilot and Intune workflows.

Expertise Required:

Technical skills

• Deep expertise in Windows 11, Intune (MEMCM), SCCM, and application packaging
• 5-10 years experiences as an IT Architect focusing on Digital Workplace or Infrastructure.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint) and VDI/DaaS environments.
• Proficiency in Entra ID (Azure AD), IAM/IGA frameworks, and MFA protocols.
• Fluency in English and French is mandatory
• Familiarity with industrial/manufacturing contexts is a plus.

Soft skills

• Proven ability to manage change in international, multi-cultural environments
• Strong focus on User Experience (UX).
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service mindset