Engineering - Senior End User Computing (EUC) Engineer (Cepheid Only)

Senior End User Computing (EUC) Engineer

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite / Hybrid)

Department: IT Global Infrastructure & Operations

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

The Senior End User Computing (EUC) Engineer is responsible for defining and delivering the strategy, architecture, and transformation of the enterprise end-user computing environment. This role centers on modern workplace technologies, endpoint management, digital experience, virtualization, mobility, identity integration, and automation-ensuring a secure, scalable, and high-performing user environment across a global enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• EUC Strategy & Architecture: Define and own the enterprise EUC architecture roadmap spanning endpoint management, virtual desktops, mobility, collaboration, and digital experience. Establish architectural principles aligned with enterprise IT strategy and cross-functional teams (Identity, Security, Network, Cloud).

• Modern Workplace Transformation: Lead modernization programs including device lifecycle transformation (Autopilot / zero-touch provisioning), UEM migration (SCCM to Intune / modern management), and VDI/DaaS optimization (Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix, VMware Horizon).

• Platform Engineering & Endpoint Management: Architect and govern endpoint platforms (Microsoft Intune, SCCM/Configuration Manager, Jamf). Define standards for OS builds, patch management, application packaging/deployment, compliance baselines, and orchestration via PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API.

• Identity, Security & Compliance: Embed Zero Trust principles, Conditional Access, and device posture enforcement. Integrate endpoint security tools (Microsoft Defender, EDR/XDR) and IAM platforms (Azure AD / Entra ID, MFA, SSO).

• Application Delivery & DEX: Architect application delivery models (native install, virtualized apps, SaaS) and optimize digital employee experience (DEX) using telemetry, analytics, and automation.

• Operational Excellence & Governance: Establish EUC operating models, service standards, and key performance indicators (device health, patch compliance, DEX scores).

• Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional IT groups and business units, mentor engineers, lead technical design reviews, and translate architectural decisions into business value.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Experience: 10+ years of dedicated experience in End User Computing, Workplace Engineering, or Infrastructure Architecture.

• Endpoint Management: Deep expertise in Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager, SCCM (co-management scenarios), and Jamf / macOS management.

• Virtualization (VDI/DaaS): Strong hands-on architectural experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or VMware Horizon.

• Identity & Security: Proven knowledge of Azure AD / Entra ID integration, Conditional Access, and modern device security baselines.

• Transformation Leadership: Demonstrated track record leading enterprise-scale EUC modernization and OS lifecycle management programs.

• Communication: Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate technical strategies to leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry Certifications: Microsoft 365 Certified (Endpoint Administrator / Intune), Azure Solutions Architect, Citrix CCP-V/CCE-V, or VMware VCP-DTM.

• Experience with Digital Employee Experience (DEX) platforms (e.g., Nexthink, Lakeside Systrack, Aternity).

• Strong automation capabilities utilizing PowerShell and Python.

• Experience operating within global, regulated enterprise environments and integrating EUC workflows with ServiceNow (ITSM).

Thanks

Sri Vardhan