What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Technology Architect position at Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company?
Primary Job Title: Principal Technology Architect
Alternate / Related Job Titles: Principal Technology Architect | Digital Workplace Architect | Principal IT Architect | Enterprise Digital Workplace Architect
Location & Onsite Flexibility: Oakland, CA - Hybrid (remote and onsite at Oakland General Office based on business needs)Job Details
Position Type: Direct Hire (Client Direct / FTE)
Start: As Soon As Possible
Salary Range: $147,000 - $218,900 per yearDepartment Overview
The Information Technology organization delivers high-quality technology solutions through close collaboration across departments. The Digital Workplace Team, part of Infrastructure & Cloud Services, enables a best-in-class digital employee experience through reliable devices, modern collaboration tools, and responsive services that drive productivity and engagement.Position Summary
The Technology Architect, Principal serves as the visionary architect for the Coworker User-Technologies domain within the Digital Workplace organization. This role partners with Enterprise Architecture to define strategic direction and owns the tactical roadmaps that align technology investments with business goals and industry trends.
This leader translates Digital Workplace vision into actionable, scalable, and secure solutions by aligning architecture, funding models, governance, and program portfolios. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, trusted collaborator, and strong advocate for digital employee experience who can influence outcomes across complex, cross-functional environments.Key Responsibilities
- Define and align Digital Workplace technology strategies with enterprise objectives and key stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain architecture artifacts including current and future state models, standards, and reference architectures.
- Partner on portfolio planning and budgeting to align with multi-year strategic roadmaps.
- Create and enforce technology standards and ensure architectural governance compliance.
- Monitor industry trends and introduce innovative solutions across AI, cloud, endpoint, and collaboration technologies.
- Guide solution design from concept through implementation in partnership with Enterprise Architects and Solution Engineers.
- Provide technical leadership and design review support to delivery teams.
- Lead change initiatives from business case development through execution.
- Solve complex challenges across the Digital Workplace stack to ensure productivity, reliability, and security.
- Present strategies, architectures, and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Participate in architecture governance forums including review boards and communities of practice.
- Manage Microsoft Enterprise Agreement contracts and associated services.
- Mentor and provide strategic direction to technical teams within Digital Workplace.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
- 10 years of experience in Information Technology architecture.
- Proven ability to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and user-centric technology architectures.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-influencing skills.
Strategy & Architecture
- Experience aligning Digital Workplace strategies with enterprise goals and long-term roadmaps (5-10 years).
- Strong understanding of dependencies across networking, security, cloud infrastructure, and end-user experience.
- Experience leading governance, standards development, and vendor evaluations.
- Deep expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix, Intune, SCCM, endpoint monitoring, application packaging, and device lifecycle management.
- Experience with Power Platform, scripting, automation, and AI-driven IT solutions.
- Familiarity with Zero Trust architectures and modern security models.
- Strong focus on employee experience, accessibility, usability, and hybrid work.
- Experience leveraging analytics, telemetry, and feedback to drive design decisions.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401(k) Retirement Fund
- Eligibility for discretionary incentive compensation programs
Our client is a leading natural gas and electric energy company serving millions of customers across the United States. The organization is committed to reliable energy delivery, innovation, and creating a positive work environment while making a meaningful impact in the communities it serves.About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company based in Alaska. As an economically disadvantaged business, GTT values diverse and inclusive workplaces and partners with Fortune 500 organizations across banking, insurance, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail throughout the U.S. and Canada.Job Number: 25-29487
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Salary : $147,000 - $218,900