It Architect, End User Computing

At Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox's Burton's, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we're loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring—and that joy is crafted by our people.
Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place.
Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.
S, with global sales in more than 40 countries.
Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products.
In the U.
S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS, Brach's, Jelly Belly, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, and Trolli.
In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100.
And, in France, Carambar & Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry's.
A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago.
Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities.
Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.
E., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.
Want to make an impact?
Technology powers Ferrara's transformation of iconic brands into a world-class global business.
Following a successful S/4HANA go-live, our IT organization is leading the next phase of digital evolution—scaling platforms, advancing data and analytics, and partnering closely with the business to deliver measurable impact.
This is a chance to join a highly innovative IT team with strong executive sponsorship and influence across the enterprise.
The IT Architect, EUC is responsible for defining, designing, and governing the enterprise digital workplace and endpoint ecosystem.
This role spans modern device management, collaboration platforms, virtual desktop solutions, endpoint security, and end?user experience optimization.
The architect sets long?term vision and architecture for all endpoints – Windows, mobile, virtual – and ensures employees have secure, reliable, and productive tools to perform their jobs across hybrid and distributed environments.
Ways you will make a differenceEUC & Endpoint ArchitectureArchitect end?to?end EUC and endpoint solutions across Windows, iOS, Android, and virtual desktops (VDI).
Develop and maintain enterprise EUC / endpoint architecture, standards, patterns, and roadmaps.
Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Microsoft Intune)MDM/MAM platformsApplication packaging and delivery frameworksApple Business Manager integrationCreate detailed architectural documentation, technical diagrams, and design authority materials.
Define the digital workplace and endpoint strategy supporting hybrid work, device flexibility, and cloud?first initiatives.
Lead modernization projects such as cloud?managed endpoints, co?management to Intune, and zero?touch provisioning.
Evaluate emerging workplace technologies (AI?driven productivity tools, digital assistants, experience monitoring).
Ensure EUC architecture enhances productivity, collaboration, and employee experience.
Collaboration & Productivity PlatformsArchitect and optimize Microsoft365 platforms including Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and security/compliance tools.
Establish governance, lifecycle, and adoption frameworks for collaboration tools and communications workflows.
Work with business teams to promote effective use of collaboration technologies.
Security, Compliance & Zero TrustDesign endpoint and EUC solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles.
Partner with Cybersecurity to implement:Conditional AccessEDR/XDR (Defender, CrowdStrike, etc.)Hardening baselines (CIS, NIST, Microsoft Baselines)Device encryption, DLP, and data protectionEnsure all EUC systems meet regulatory, audit, and enterprise compliance requirements.
Virtual Desktop & Application DeliveryDesign and support VDI and virtual app delivery architectures:Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)Windows 365Define packaging, deployment, lifecycle, and performance standards for enterprise applications.
Automation, Monitoring & OptimizationDevelop automation for device provisioning, configuration, patching, and application deployment using PowerShell, APIs, and scripts.
Implement device health, experience analytics, and proactive monitoring using tools like Endpoint Analytics, Nexthink, or SysTrack.
Identify opportunities to improve device stability, performance, and user satisfaction using data insights.
Lifecycle Management & StandardizationDefine standardized device hardware catalogs, OS images, configuration profiles, an