Workstation Architect

A career at Lombard Odier means working for a renowned global wealth and asset manager, with a strong focus on sustainable investing. An innovative bank of choice for private and institutional clients, our independently owned Firm is one of the best-capitalised banking groups in the world, managing close to CHF 300 billion and operating from over 25 offices across 4 continents.

With a history spanning over 225 years, Lombard Odier is an investment house providing a comprehensive offering of discretionary and advisory portfolio management, wealth services and custody. We also offer asset management services and investment strategies through Lombard Odier Investment Managers and provide advanced banking technology to other financial institutions.

“Rethink Everything” is our philosophy – it is at the heart of everything we do. We have grown stronger through more than 40 financial crises by rethinking the world around us to provide a fresh investment perspective for our clients.

Workstation Architects are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the computing infrastructure and architecture for an organization's workstations. This includes developing and enforcing standards for hardware, software, and network configurations, as well as ensuring compatibility and interoperability between different systems. They also collaborate with other IT teams to ensure that workstation infrastructure aligns with business objectives.

YOUR ROLE

1. Create and maintain a comprehensive design plan for the organization's workstation infrastructure, including hardware, software, and network configurations.
2. Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for workstation deployment, management, and maintenance.
3. Deploy and configure workstations to meet business needs, ensuring compatibility and interoperability with other systems.
4. Manage and maintain workstation hardware and software inventory, including upgrades, patches, and security configurations.
5. Monitor workstation performance, identify issues, and troubleshoot problems to ensure optimal system functionality.
6. Optimize workstation configurations to improve performance, reduce costs, and enhance user experience.
7. Implement and enforce security policies and protocols to protect workstations from unauthorized access and ensure data integrity.
8. Collaborate with other T&O teams, such as network and server administrators, to ensure workstation infrastructure aligns with business objectives and supports the organization's overall technology strategy.
9. Develop and implement disaster recovery plans to ensure that workstations and user data are protected in the event of a disaster or system failure.

YOUR PROFILE

1. 5+ years' experience as a Workstation Architect or in a related field.
2. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
3. Proven experience in desktop support, network administration, or IT consulting.
4. In-depth knowledge of workstation hardware, software, and networking technologies.
5. Familiarity with desktop operating systems, application software, and hardware components like CPUs, memory, storage, and graphics cards.
6. Strong skills in designing and architecting workstation infrastructure, including creating detailed designs and diagrams, and assessing and optimizing workstation performance.
7. Strong understanding of security and compliance requirements, including data privacy laws, security standards, and industry regulations.
8. Residence in Switzerland or willingness to relocate

Our Maison’s DNA is defined by five core values. Excellence drives us to be the best at what we do, while Innovation fuels our progress. Respect underpins every interaction, and Integrity shapes our actions. Together, we are One Team, united in serving our clients with unwavering dedication.

As a responsible and supportive employer, we promote a diverse and inclusive work environment for our employees and candidates. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are woven into the fabric of our Maison’s DNA, and we strive to ensure that our employees can fulfill both their personal and professional aspirations by encouraging internal mobility and individual upskilling programs. We firmly believe that building Diverse Teams contributes to our successes and to deliver on this, we actively embed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in our business strategy.

It is an exciting time to join our Teams. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.