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AWS Workspaces Migration Architect

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Job Title -AWS Workspaces Migration Architect

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

Location Remote / Hybrid (Client-facing role)

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Migration Leadership

  • Lead discovery, assessment, sizing, dependency mapping, and migration planning activities.
  • Design migration waves, pilot deployments, cutover strategies, rollback procedures, and transition plans.

AWS WorkSpaces Design

  • Deploy:
    • AWS WorkSpaces Personal (Persistent)
    • AWS WorkSpaces Pools (Non-Persistent)
  • Design desktop pools based on workload personas and business requirements.
  • Define scaling, capacity planning, high availability, and disaster recovery architecture.
  • Establish profile management and user experience optimization strategies.

Persistent / Non-Persistent Desktop Architecture

  • Design user profile persistence strategies using:
    • FSLogix
    • User Profile Disks
    • Profile Containers
    • Amazon FSx
    • App Layering technologies
  • Recommend appropriate desktop delivery model:
    • Persistent Desktops
    • Non-Persistent Desktops
    • Hybrid Workspaces
  • Optimize application delivery, user personalization, and data management.

Image Engineering & Lifecycle Management

  • Establish enterprise Golden Image strategy.

Terraform & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

  • Develop and maintain Terraform modules for:
    • AWS WorkSpaces
    • VPC
    • IAM

CI/CD & Automation

  • Build automated CI/CD pipelines using:
    • Azure DevOps
    • GitHub Actions
    • Jenkins
    • AWS CodePipeline
  • Configure automated image build and deployment pipelines.
  • Enable infrastructure deployment through GitOps methodologies.
  • Automate compliance validation, testing, and release approvals.
  • Integrate Infrastructure as Code with enterprise release management processes.

Required Technical Skills

EUC / VDI Technologies

  • AWS WorkSpaces
  • FSLogix
  • App Volumes
  • DEM

Infrastructure as Code

  • Terraform (Expert Level)
  • CloudFormation (Preferred)
  • GitOps Methodologies

CI/CD Tools

  • Jenkins
  • AWS CodePipeline
  • Git

Image Engineering

  • Windows 10/11 Enterprise
  • Golden Image Management
  • Image Automation
  • Image Optimization
  • Application Packaging

  • The Salary for this position will be 160,000 to 175,000 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
    Disclaimer: The compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

About Cognizant: 
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

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