Director/AVP Network - Facilities Engineer

Who We Are:

We are a newly independent wealth management firm, with approximately $500 million in revenue, recently carved out from a larger parent company and acquired by a leading private equity sponsor. With a strong foundation of client relationships, acquisitions, and growth potential, we are in the process of standing up new systems, processes, and controls to support our next phase of expansion. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the tax infrastructure of a high-growth platform from the ground up.

Summary:

Wealthspire is seeking a highly skilled End User Computing (EUC) Architect to design, build, and evolve a modern, secure, and scalable end-user technology environment. This role is responsible for shaping the strategy and architecture for endpoint computing, device management, virtual desktops, application delivery, and digital employee experience across a hybrid workforce.

The EUC Architect will serve as a hands-on technical leader, partnering closely with Infrastructure & IT Operations, Cybersecurity, Service Desk, and Enterprise Architecture teams to deliver reliable, secure, and user-centric computing services. This role will also play a key part in supporting carve-outs, integrations, and future M&A activity by enabling repeatable, secure, and well-governed end-user platforms aligned with Wealthspire’s Microsoft-first strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

End User Computing Architecture & Engineering

• Design, implement, and maintain EUC architecture covering endpoints, virtual desktops, application delivery, and user profiles.
• Architect and manage endpoint platforms using Microsoft Intune, Windows, macOS, and mobile device management solutions.
• Design secure, scalable endpoint and application delivery solutions supporting a hybrid workforce.
• Define standards for device provisioning, configuration, patching, automation, and lifecycle management.
• Support virtual desktop and remote access technologies (e.g., Azure Virtual Desktop or equivalent).

Reliability, Operations & Automation

• Ensure availability, performance, and scalability of end-user platforms.
• Implement monitoring, reporting, and proactive remediation for endpoint health and user experience.
• Drive automation, standardization, and lifecycle management across devices and user environments using scripting, policy-driven management, and self-service capabilities.
• Serve as a senior technical escalation point for complex EUC-related issues.
• Partner with IT Operations and Service Desk teams to ensure consistent, high-quality end-user experiences and mature incident, change, and configuration management processes.
• Participate in day-to-day technology operations.

Carve-Out & M&A Support

• Lead and execute EUC-related activities for carve-outs, tenant separations, acquisitions, divestitures, and integrations.
• Develop repeatable playbooks for device migrations, user onboarding/offboarding, and application transitions.
• Ensure minimal disruption, strong security posture, and audit readiness during transitional events.

Security, Compliance & Governance

• Collaborate with Cybersecurity and Compliance teamson endpoint security, device compliance, identity integration, and data protection.
• Support regulatory and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, SEC, NYDFS).
• Enforce secure-by-design EUC standards and continuous compliance monitoring.

Vendor & Platform Enablement

• Manage vendor relationships and partner with Microsoft, OEMs, MSPs, and software vendors to optimize EUC platforms and costs.
• Evaluate new EUC technologies and roadmap features for business applicability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across infrastructure and operations.

Qualifications:

• 8–12+ years of experience in IT infrastructure with a strong focus on End User Computing.

• Proven experience architecting and operating enterprise-scale endpoint and EUC environments.

• Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Intune, Windows, endpoint security, and device lifecycle management.

• Experience with virtual desktop and remote access technologies (Azure Virtual Desktop preferred).

• Exposure to carve-outs, integrations, or M&A activity strongly preferred.

• Solid understanding of security, identity, and compliance requirements in regulated environments.

• Ability to balance strategic architecture with hands-on technical execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Endpoint Administrator, Azure, EUC-related certs) are a plus.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Opportunity to architect and evolve a modern, employee-centric end-user computing environment.

• Direct impact on productivity, security, and digital experience across the firm.

• High-visibility role with close alignment to Infrastructure, Security, and Business leaders.

• Collaborative culture with a strong focus on operational excellence and resilience.

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility and long-term growth opportunities.

What We Offer:

Wealthspire is proud to offer a comprehensive rewards package that includes a competitive salary, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, exclusive discount programs, and robust health and wellness benefits. Our culture is rooted in putting people first - nurturing lasting relationships with our employees and fostering a workplace where everyone feels supported and valued. The base salary range for this position is $156,000 –$195,000. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

Wealthspire is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.