Remote Access Architect – 3-Month Contract (Competitive Day Rate) Global Retailer | Flexible / Hybrid Location Overview A leading global retailer is seeking an experienced Remote Access Architect to provide strategic oversight, governance, and technical assurance for a unified, enterprise-wide Remote Access solution. This is a high-impact contract role responsible for shaping the standards, patterns, and architecture principles that enable secure, seamless connectivity for a diverse global workforce. You will act as an independent strategic voice, partnering with security, networks, cloud hosting, and identity teams to ensure a cohesive, scalable, and future-proof remote access service. Key Responsibilities Define and govern architecture principles, standards, and patterns for the enterprise Remote Access solution. Provide strategic technical oversight across all major components, ensuring integration and alignment across: Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) Zscaler Browser Portal Access Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) – hosting & endpoint management AD/Entra ID CyberArk (PAM) Work closely with Security and architecture partners to ensure compliance with enterprise security and regulatory requirements. Champion a high-quality colleague experience across varied business needs and global operational environments. Ensure remote access design supports Warehouse, Store, and non-production (CATE) environments. S...