Desktop Architect (Administrative)
Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.
Why join us?
An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 11 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible
Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few
Promote from within culture
Why join this team?
This position has the opportunity to interface with and have a positive impact on multiple areas of Wintrust's business
We hold ourselves accountable to high standards, share wins, operate ethically, and have fun
Position Overview
The Desktop Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the enterprise desktop environment. This role involves developing standardized desktop configurations, optimizing performance, ensuring security compliance, and supporting enterprise-wide IT strategies. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in endpoint management, operating system deployment, and application delivery.
What You'll Do
Design and implement enterprise desktop architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
Manage operating system deployment (OSD) using tools such as Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM/MECM) and Intune.
Ensure compliance with security policies, vulnerability management, and endpoint protection best practices.
Collaborate with IT teams to integrate desktop solutions with other enterprise infrastructure components.
Research and recommend new technologies to enhance the desktop computing experience.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, SOPs, and support guides.
Serve as a key participant IT's semi-monthly Architecture Systems Review Board (ASRB) and Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
7-10 years of experience in desktop engineering, architecture, or related roles
Expertise in Windows OS, Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MCM/Intune), Active Directory, and Group Policy management.
Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell, VBScript, etc.) for automation and system administration
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator, MCSE, or similar
Experience with macOS or Linux desktop environments in an enterprise setting
Knowledge of ITIL best practices for service management
Experience working in a hybrid on-premise/cloud environment
Benefits
Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance
Compensation
The estimated salary range for this role is $98,000.00 - $132,000.00, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate's qualifications, skills and experience.
#LI-Hybrid
From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago's Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
