Microsoft Technology Account Lead - Financial Services

About the role

Avanade is growing, and we seek passionate and driven technology professionals to join our team delivering exciting solutions to transform our clients' businesses. You will be part of a highly skilled Modern Workplace team delivering secure, enterprise-scale workplace solutions built on Microsoft's cloud platform. This role builds upon Avanade's Modern Endpoint Management, EUC Engineering, Technical Lead, and Architect capabilities, with a strong focus on Windows 365, Microsoft Intune, Windows 11 modernization, application management, and security.

Responsibilities

• Deploy Windows 365 Cloud PC solutions for enterprise clients
• Support migrations from traditional desktop, VDI, Citrix, VMware, and Azure Virtual Desktop environments
• Configure provisioning policies, user assignments, images, and Cloud PC lifecycle management
• Aid clients in adopting cloud-native desktop operating models
• Implement and maintain Microsoft Intune architectures and management frameworks
• Configure device compliance policies, configuration profiles, endpoint security policies, conditional access integrations, update management, and patching
• Implement and maintain Windows Autopilot deployment solutions
• Support migration from MECM/SCCM and legacy endpoint management platforms to cloud-managed endpoints
• Configure Microsoft Entra ID integrations supporting endpoint access and authentication
• Implement Conditional Access and Zero Trust security controls
• Support identity governance and device-based access controls
• Integrate endpoint compliance with security and access requirements
• Maintain secure Windows 11 Standard Operating Environments (SOE)
• Develop detection rules, deployment rings, rollback strategies, and automation workflows
• Packaging and deploying enterprise applications using Win32, MSI, EXE, and PowerShell-based deployment methods
• Support application testing and remediation activities
• Maintain software deployment standards and governance processes
• Implement and maintain endpoint security controls using Microsoft security technologies
• Implement and maintain solutions aligned with ASD Essential Eight, Information Security Manual (ISM), Zero Trust principles, and Microsoft security baselines
• Work with security teams to implement device protection, application control, credential protection, and compliance monitoring
• Support security assessments, audits, and remediation initiatives
• Produce high-quality technical documentation including build guides, operational runbooks, and support transition from project delivery into managed services and operational support models
• Provide managed services and operational support

Qualifications

• Passion for technology and a commitment to excellence
• Strong experience in Financial Services & Insurance Industry (FSI)
• Proven track record in net new sales, selling digital transformation, cloud, data, AI, business applications, and consulting services
• Ability to identify high-potential transformation deals across digital banking, insurance modernization, payments, risk, compliance, customer experience, data, and AI-driven operating models
• Experience in building, qualifying, and managing a strong pipeline for growth
• Knowledge of FSI market trends, regulatory pressures, competitive offerings, and technology priorities shaping the financial services industry