AWS Cloud Engineer

Vayuz Technologies is seeking a highly skilled AWS Cloud Engineer with deep expertise in Amazon WorkSpaces. This role is critical for designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale virtual desktop environments, serving as a DR layer, and ensuring the security and compliance of our cloud infrastructure. You'll lead automation efforts, manage complex configurations, and provide operational support to maintain high availability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Amazon WorkSpaces Design & Implementation:

• Design and deploy scalable Amazon WorkSpaces environments across multiple regions (US East, EMEA, SEA).
• Architect Personal (persistent) and Pooled (non-persistent) WorkSpaces, supporting a large user base in both production and non-production environments.
• Serve as a Disaster Recovery (DR) layer for existing Azure Virtual Desktop solutions.
• Manage various user profiles, including standard, power, and GPU-based WorkSpaces, with FSLogix profile management for O365 and non-persistent sessions.

Configuration, Automation & Image Management:

• Implement Bring Your Own License (BYOL) strategy and deploy custom images using Image Builder and Merck eCore base images.
• Design and enforce comprehensive naming conventions, tagging strategies, and IAM role assignments for all workspace deployments.
• Automate workspace provisioning processes effectively using AWS CLI, CloudFormation, and Terraform.

Security, Compliance & Governance:

• Configure and manage IAM permissions, domain policies, secret management, and eDiscovery settings.
• Implement Active Directory integration using AWS Managed Microsoft AD or AD Connector.
• Ensure robust security compliance through encryption, stringent access control policies, and diligent audit logging via CloudTrail and CloudWatch.

Networking & Connectivity:

• Configure critical network settings, including bandwidth, latency, VPCs, subnets, endpoints, and security groups.
• Set up multi-AZ deployments for high availability and integrate with AWS Direct Connect for secure hybrid connectivity.

Monitoring, Logging & Recovery:

• Design comprehensive observability frameworks using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and internal databases.
• Define clear backup, recovery, and rollback procedures for all workspace environments.
• Provide ongoing operational support, optimize images, and implement iterative improvements based on continuous testing feedback.

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience as an AWS Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or EUC Specialist.
• Proven expertise in deploying and managing Amazon WorkSpaces at scale.
• Hands-on experience with Python, PowerShell, and scripting for infrastructure automation.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and AWS CLI.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, Active Directory integration, and observability in cloud environments.
• In-depth knowledge of VDI design principles, including BYOL and hybrid DR configurations.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or DevOps Engineer).
• Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and hybrid VDI solutions.
• Familiarity with eDiscovery, FSLogix, and enterprise IAM frameworks.
• Exposure to large-scale EUC and cloud migration projects.