Key Responsibilities

Amazon Work Spaces Design & Implementation

Design and deploy scalable Amazon Work Spaces environments across global regions (US East, EMEA, SEA)
Architect both Personal (persistent) and Pooled (non-persistent) Work Spaces for up to 5,000 users in production and 500 in non-production
Serve as a disaster recovery (DR) solution complementing Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
Manage diverse user profiles (standard, power, GPU) using FS Logix for O365 and non-persistent sessions

Configuration, Automation & Image Management

Implement BYOL (Bring Your Own License) strategy and create custom images using Image Builder and Merck e Core base images
Enforce structured naming conventions, tagging policies, and IAM role assignments
Automate workspace provisioning with AWS CLI, Cloud Formation, and Terraform

Security, Compliance & Governance

Manage IAM policies, domain configurations, secrets management, and eDiscovery settings
Integrate Active Directory using AWS Managed Microsoft AD or AD Connector
Ensure compliance with security standards through encryption, access control, Cloud Trail, and CloudWatch audit logging

Networking & Connectivity

Configure network infrastructure, including bandwidth optimization, VPCs, subnets, endpoints, and security groups
Enable high availability with multi-AZ deployments and secure hybrid access via AWS Direct Connect

Monitoring, Logging & Recovery

Establish observability using Cloud Watch, Cloud Trail, and internal monitoring systems
Design and implement backup, recovery, and rollback procedures
Provide ongoing operational support, workspace image optimization, and performance enhancements based on feedback

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of experience as an AWS Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or EUC Specialist
Expertise in large-scale Amazon WorkSpaces deployments and management
Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, and scripting for infrastructure automation
Advanced experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and AWS CLI
Strong understanding of networking, cloud security, Active Directory, and observability tools
In-depth knowledge of VDI design, BYOL strategies, and hybrid DR configurations

Preferred Qualifications

AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, DevOps Engineer)
Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and hybrid VDI environments
Familiarity with FSLogix, eDiscovery, and enterprise IAM solutions
Involvement in large-scale EUC and cloud migration projects

AWS Cloud Engineer