Senior Strategist - Endpoint Technology

Job Description Summary This position will be part of the ET Digital Workplace Services function, responsible for managing strategic technical and operational partnerships with 3rd party organizations who will supply various operational functions to AEGON. The role of Sr IT Desktop Strategist will work to identify opportunities to improve service performance. Responsibilities Responsible for maintaining Enterprise Technology’s Desktop Technology Strategy, ensuring that corresponding strategic goals are planned, advanced and achieved, and that they deliver business value. Provides direction for the vendor desktop strategy to ensure those technologies are cohesive and in sync. Provide hands‑on technology expertise to current desktop systems. Strengthens alignment by participating in strategic and operational planning activities involving GTS service owners and technical staff. Provides consulting on operational processes to maintain strategic alignment and minimize customer impact. Provides consulting for architecture team in reviewing strategic technologies and solution design. Constantly engage in challenging the status‑quo and bringing in more value to the organization through in‑house/external technology solutions. Conducts research for IT projects that are strategic in nature. Assess various technologies, products, and services related to the management of performance‑based information. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or technically related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Minimum of 5+ years demonstrated related experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills enabling effective articulation of strategy. Breadth of knowledge across majority of technology disciplines including web, database, data center, network, and workforce computing technologies. Deep understanding of modern endpoint management ecosystems, including SCCM, Intune, and automated application delivery frameworks, with the ability to drive modernization and standardization across a global environment. Proven understanding of cloud technologies. Experience modernizing legacy code and automations with SQL databases, Visual Studio, and GitHub (branching, pull requests, CI), refactoring into maintainable, testable components. Experience with cloud‑based virtual desktops including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), AWS WorkSpaces, Citrix, and Nerdio, covering deployment, scaling, image management, security, and cost optimization. Experience with ServiceNow (SNOW) and enterprise ITSM processes, including automated PC provisioning/build pipelines, hardware and software asset management, full asset lifecycle management workflows, and cost/billing reconciliation. Strong understanding of technology architecture principles. Ability to convert complex information into simple, explainable solutions. Understanding of current and future business needs met by infrastructure platforms. Possesses a strong planning orientation with integrative and strategic thinking skills. Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts and coach others in new technologies and strategies. Ability to drive and achieve consensus/support from large diverse groups. Preferred Qualifications Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical strategy. Broad knowledge across key technology disciplines. Deep expertise in modern endpoint management ecosystems such as SCCM, Intune, and automated application delivery frameworks. Strong understanding of cloud technologies and major vendors. Experience modernizing legacy code and automations using SQL, Visual Studio, and GitHub (branching, pull requests, CI). Hands‑on experience with cloud‑based virtual desktop platforms, including Azure Virtual Desktop, AWS WorkSpaces, Citrix, and Nerdio. Experience using ServiceNow (SNOW) and ITSM processes, including automated PC provisioning pipelines, hardware and software asset management, full asset lifecycle workflows, and cost/billing reconciliation. Working Conditions Hybrid Work Environment (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays). Work Travel less than 10%. Compensation The salary for this position generally ranges between $105,000–$145,000 annually. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Benefits Competitive Pay Bonus for Eligible Employees Pension Plan 401k Match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Tuition Reimbursement Disability Insurance Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employee Discounts Career Training & Development Opportunities Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service. Ten paid holidays per year. Wellness coaching and reward dollars. Parental leave – fifteen days of paid parental leave per calendar year. Adoption assistance Employee Assistance Program Back‑Up Care Program PTO for Volunteer Hours Employee Matching Gifts Program Employee Resource Groups Inclusion and Diversity Programs Employee Recognition Program Referral Bonus Programs #J-18808-Ljbffr Transamerica