Expert Windows Client Engineer / Workplace Architect

• IT - Software Engineering
• Bern
• Contracting
• Part-time, 80-100%
• 01.09.2026 - 31.12.2026
• Microsoft Windows, PowerShell

Your tasks:

• Assumption of an expert and architect role in Windows Client Engineering as well as active shaping of the future workplace architecture
• Supporting engineers with complex technical issues, malfunctions, analyses, concepts and their implementation
• Advising Product Owners and Product Managers on Windows Client Management, Endpoint Management, Cloud Transition and modern operating models
• Development, operation and continuous optimization of modern client and endpoint management solutions
• Conception and further development of automated Windows deployment processes with Windows Autopilot, Enrollment, Provisioning and device configuration
• Analysis of existing architectures, processes as well as security, compliance and performance settings and derivation of scalable target architectures
• Further development of patch, update, change, release, configuration and lifecycle management processes
• Accompanying the introduction of new Windows versions, features, platform components and operating models
• Development of scripts, automations and smaller tools with PowerShell as well as C# and .NET if required
• Collaboration in architecture and technology decisions, tests, validations and continuous improvement measures
• Ensuring traceable technical documentation as well as stable and long-term operable solutions

Your profile:

• Completed vocational training or higher professional education in computer science or a comparable qualification
• Many years of experience in Windows Client Engineering, Workplace Engineering, Endpoint Management or in a comparable expert or architect role
• Experience in large and complex enterprise environments with several thousand managed Windows clients
• Sound practical knowledge in Windows 10/11, policies, drivers, application deployment, patch management, client security and lifecycle management
• Very good knowledge of modern deployment and operating models such as Windows Autopilot, Microsoft Entra Join, Hybrid Join and automated enrollment processes
• Experience with cloud-based client and endpoint management
• Very good PowerShell knowledge as well as sound experience in the automation of Windows client processes
• Knowledge of C#, .NET or comparable technologies is an advantage
• Good understanding of workplace security, especially security baselines, compliance policies, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Conditional Access and hardening
• Experience in the development of technical target architectures, decision bases and solution variants
• Ability to prepare complex technical contexts understandably for engineers as well as technical and specialist decision-makers
• Strong consulting, communication and teamwork skills as well as a high sense of quality and responsibility
• Readiness for regular assignments at test and laboratory environments on-site in Bern
• Very good German and English skills, French or Italian skills are an advantage