Visa · 2 days ago
Chief Systems Architect - Client Engineering
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$196K/yr - $314K/yr
12+ years expVisa is a world leader in payments and technology, seeking a Chief Architect for their Client Engineering team. This role is accountable for defining end-to-end architecture and engineering standards for enterprise workstation technologies while partnering with various teams to design scalable and secure client platforms.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile PaymentsPayments
Responsibilities
Own the client engineering reference architecture and multi-year roadmap covering Windows, macOS, VDI, and Citrix
Translate business outcomes into platform capabilities and architectural epics with clear success criteria and guardrails
Produce decision records (ADRs) and cost/benefit analyses to justify technical direction and investment
Design cohesive end-user experiences across devices, OSs, and access patterns, integrating identity, security, collaboration, and management tooling
Define patterns for automated provisioning (Autopilot/ABM/DEP), configuration (Intune/Jamf), software distribution, patching, and telemetry
Architect resilient, scalable VDI/Citrix solutions (resource locations, image management, profiles, app layering, HDX policies, capacity planning)
Embed Zero Trust, least privilege, and hardware-backed attestation into endpoint architectures (Windows Hello for Business, FileVault/BitLocker, Conditional Access)
Partner with Cyber Security to threat-model changes and codify controls as policy-as-code across platforms
Evaluate emerging capabilities (Autopatch, Windows 11 features, macOS changes, Citrix cloud services, AI-driven device health) and run proofs-of-value
Establish measurable experiments, scale what works through patterns, modules, and reusable reference implementations
Lead design reviews, RFCs, and readiness gates for major releases (OS upgrades, image updates, platform migrations)
Provide tier-4 escalation guidance on complex incidents and drive root-cause and reliability improvements (SLOs, error budgets)
Acts as a force multiplier by empowering teams, mentoring engineers, and building scalable systems and processes that amplify impact beyond individual contributions
Communicate complex strategies in clear, outcome-focused language for executives and in actionable detail for engineers
Define architecture standards, reference builds, compliance checks, and automated drift detection
Instrument platforms with telemetry to track reliability, performance, security posture, and user experience (e.g., logon time, boot time, crash rate)
Anticipate platform evolution and align designs to enterprise objectives and total cost of ownership
Drive adoption of patterns and standards across global teams through credibility, clarity, and outcomes
Build data-driven cases for change with ROI, risk, and user impact quantified
Represent architecture choices confidently in reviews, steering committees, and incident postmortems
Model inclusive, low-ego collaboration, mentor engineers and uplift engineering excellence
Plan and socialize change, de-risk cutovers, and land change with measurable benefits and minimal disruption
Maintain trusted partnerships with Cyber Security, Networking, Collaboration, End-User Services, and key business units
Qualification
Required
12+ years in endpoint/client engineering or architecture with deep expertise in Windows, macOS, VDI, and Citrix
Hands-on architecture and engineering experience with: Intune/Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Autopilot, Group Policy/MDM, Jamf Pro, imaging/zero-touch, packaging, and patch orchestration
Citrix architecture experience (e.g., Citrix DaaS/CVAD, StoreFront/Workspace, Gateway, FAS, PVS/MCS, profile management, HDX optimization)
Identity and access patterns: Azure AD/Microsoft Entra, Conditional Access, device compliance, SSO, cert lifecycle, PAM for admins
Endpoint security controls: EDR, disk encryption, firewall, application control, privilege management, and vulnerability remediation
Proven ability to create high-quality architecture documents, diagrams, and ADRs, strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, facilitate design decisions, and mentor engineers without direct authority
Preferred
Experience with large-scale OS upgrades (Windows 11, annual macOS releases) and image lifecycle automation
Automation and IaC: PowerShell, Python, Git, CI/CD for configuration/policy-as-code, desired state with Intune/Jamf APIs
Monitoring & EUEM: Log analytics, endpoint analytics, DEX/UX tools SLO/SLA design
Cost optimization and capacity planning for Citrix/VDI and device fleets
Prior experience in regulated or high-availability environments, formal risk assessment and change management discipline
Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Apple, Citrix, Cyber Security)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401 (k)
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Company
Visa
Visa is a multinational financial services company that facilitates electronic payment systems throughout the world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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TNB Financial Services
2016-09-10Post Ipo Equity
2008-03-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ryan McInerney
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Suh
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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