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

Senior End User Computing (EUC) Engineer

Job Location Type - Onsite

Location - Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Job Type - 2-Month Contract

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior End User Computing (EUC) Engineer to help define and deliver the strategy, architecture, and modernization of a global enterprise workplace environment.

This is a senior-level opportunity for an EUC or Workplace Engineering professional with strong experience across endpoint management, modern device management, VDI/DaaS, identity integration, digital employee experience, and automation. You will work closely with Infrastructure, Security, Identity, Network, Service Desk, and business teams to build secure, scalable, and high-performing end-user computing services.

Key Responsibilities

EUC Strategy & Architecture

• Define and maintain the enterprise EUC architecture and modernization roadmap.
• Develop strategies across endpoint management, virtual desktops, mobility, collaboration, and digital employee experience.
• Lead modernization efforts across Windows, macOS, mobile, and virtual desktop environments.
• Establish architecture standards focused on security, scalability, manageability, and user experience.
• Align EUC architecture with Identity, Security, Network, and Cloud strategies.

Modern Workplace Transformation

• Lead enterprise initiatives involving device lifecycle modernization and zero-touch provisioning.
• Support UEM modernization and migration initiatives such as SCCM to Microsoft Intune and co-management.
• Optimize VDI/DaaS environments including Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix, and VMware Horizon.
• Enable secure and reliable hybrid-work capabilities.
• Improve digital employee experience through telemetry, analytics, automation, and performance monitoring.

Endpoint & Platform Engineering

• Architect and govern endpoint management platforms including:

• Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager

• SCCM / Configuration Manager

• Jamf and macOS management platforms

• Establish standards for OS builds, patching, application deployment, configuration, and compliance.

• Develop automation using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, Python, and orchestration frameworks.

• Support modern device management and endpoint lifecycle strategies.

Identity, Security & Compliance

• Partner with Identity and Security teams to integrate EUC platforms with enterprise security standards.
• Support Zero Trust, Conditional Access, device posture, MFA, SSO, and endpoint security initiatives.
• Integrate endpoint environments with Microsoft Azure AD / Entra ID.
• Support Defender and EDR/XDR integration.
• Ensure EUC services align with regulatory, security, and data protection requirements.

Application Delivery & Digital Experience

• Architect application delivery across native, virtualized, and SaaS environments.
• Improve application performance and overall user experience.
• Develop self-service capabilities through modern application catalogs and automation.
• Use digital experience data and endpoint telemetry to identify and address user-impacting issues.

Governance & Operational Excellence

• Define EUC operating models, governance frameworks, and service standards.

• Establish and monitor KPIs covering:

• Device health

• Patch compliance

• User experience

• Service performance

• Drive automation, continuous improvement, and cost optimization.

• Establish technical standards and best practices across EUC services.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with Infrastructure, Security, Service Desk, and business stakeholders to align EUC initiatives with organizational objectives.
• Translate technical architecture and modernization plans into measurable business outcomes.
• Lead technical design reviews and mentor engineering teams.
• Communicate architecture decisions, risks, dependencies, and roadmap progress to leadership.

Required Qualifications

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

• 10+ years of experience in End User Computing, Workplace Engineering, Infrastructure Architecture, or a related discipline.

• Strong enterprise experience with:

• Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager

• SCCM / Configuration Manager

• Jamf

• Azure Virtual Desktop

• Citrix

• VMware Horizon

• Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID

• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale EUC transformation and modernization programs.

• Strong understanding of:

• Modern device management and co-management

• OS lifecycle and patch management

• Endpoint compliance and configuration

• Digital workplace technologies

• User experience optimization

• Identity and security integration

• Strong architectural and analytical capabilities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to connect technical decisions to business objectives and measurable outcomes.