AWS Workspaces Migration Architect, Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Job Title: AWS WorkSpaces Migration Architect

Job Location: Remote(Anywhere in USA)

** Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future**

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced AWS WorkSpaces Migration Architect to lead large-scale End User Computing (EUC) transformation initiatives and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) migrations to AWS WorkSpaces. This role will be responsible for designing, architecting, and delivering secure, scalable, and automated AWS WorkSpaces environments while driving migration strategy, image engineering, infrastructure automation, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in AWS WorkSpaces, Terraform, FSLogix, CI/CD automation, Image Management, and cloud-based desktop transformation programs, with the ability to engage directly with clients and provide strategic architecture guidance.

In this role, you will

Lead end-to-end discovery, assessment, application dependency mapping, sizing analysis, and migration planning activities for AWS WorkSpaces transformation initiatives.
Define migration roadmaps, pilot deployments, migration waves, cutover strategies, rollback procedures, and transition plans to ensure seamless migration execution.
Architect, deploy, and optimize both AWS WorkSpaces Personal (Persistent) and AWS WorkSpaces Pools (Non-Persistent) environments based on business and technical requirements.
Design desktop pool strategies aligned with workforce personas, user productivity requirements, security standards, and operational objectives.
Develop scalable AWS WorkSpaces architectures including capacity planning, performance optimization, high availability, resiliency, and disaster recovery solutions.
Create and implement user profile persistence strategies utilizing FSLogix, User Profile Disks, Profile Containers, Amazon FSx, and App Layering technologies to deliver a consistent user experience.
Recommend and architect appropriate desktop delivery models including Persistent Desktops, Non-Persistent Desktops, and Hybrid Workspace solutions based on business and operational requirements.
Optimize application delivery, application virtualization, user personalization, profile management, and enterprise data access strategies across the virtual desktop environment.
Establish and maintain enterprise-grade Golden Image Management frameworks, image lifecycle processes, image automation standards, and image optimization strategies for Windows desktop environments.
Develop, maintain, and enhance reusable Terraform Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) modules for AWS WorkSpaces, VPC, networking, IAM, and supporting cloud infrastructure services.
Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and AWS CodePipeline to streamline infrastructure deployment and image management processes.
Enable GitOps-driven infrastructure deployments, automated testing, compliance validation, release governance, and approval workflows across development and production environments.
Collaborate with client stakeholders, cloud engineering teams, security teams, and operational support teams to ensure successful solution delivery, knowledge transfer, and transition to steady-state operations.

What you’ll need to succeed (required skills)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
14+ years of experience in EUC, VDI, Desktop Virtualization, or Cloud Workspace solutions.
8+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and AWS WorkSpaces.
Proven experience leading large-scale desktop migration and workplace modernization initiatives.
Strong client-facing consulting and architecture experience.
Experience working in enterprise-scale environments with thousands of virtual desktop users.

Required Technical Skills

EUC / VDI Technologies

AWS WorkSpaces
FSLogix
App Volumes
Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM)
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Architecture
User Profile Management

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Terraform (Expert Level)
AWS CloudFormation (Preferred)
GitOps Methodologies
Infrastructure Automation
Version Control and Git Workflows

CI/CD & Automation

Jenkins
AWS CodePipeline
Azure DevOps
GitHub Actions
Git
Release Automation
Pipeline Engineering

Image Engineering & Desktop Management

Windows 10 Enterprise
Windows 11 Enterprise
Golden Image Management
Automated Image Builds
Image Optimization
Image Lifecycle Management
Application Packaging and Deployment

AWS & Cloud Services

Amazon FSx
AWS IAM
AWS VPC
Identity & Access Management
Cloud Security Best Practices
High Availability and Disaster Recovery Design

Preferred Skills

AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional).
AWS Certified Advanced Networking or AWS End User Computing specialization experience.
Experience with enterprise desktop transformation programs.
Exposure to VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, or Azure Virtual Desktop.
Experience implementing security and compliance controls in regulated environments.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $140,000 to $150,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Sobre a Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) é uma construtora de IA e fornecedora de serviços de tecnologia, criando a ponte entre o investimento em IA e o valor para as empresas por meio do desenvolvimento de soluções de IA completas para nossos clientes. Nossa profunda experiência em setores, processos e engenharia nos permite incorporar o contexto único de cada organização em sistemas tecnológicos que potencializam a capacidade humana, geram resultados tangíveis e mantêm empresas globais à frente em um mundo em rápida transformação. Saiba mais em cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.

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