Workspaces Application SME

Role Overview

We are seeking a Workspaces Application Subject Matter Expert to serve as a lead architect for AWS End User Computing solutions. This role involves designing enterprise-scale Amazon WorkSpaces environments and developing reference architectures, deployment standards, and operational best practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with large-scale Workspaces implementation and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead architect and subject matter expert for AWS End User Computing solutions.
• Design enterprise-scale Amazon WorkSpaces environments supporting global and distributed user populations.
• Develop AWS EUC reference architectures, deployment standards, governance models, and operational best practices.
• Design secure, scalable, and resilient virtual desktop environments utilizing AWS-native services.
• Lead AWS WorkSpaces assessments, migration planning efforts, and modernization initiatives.
• Design and implement Infrastructure-as-Code solutions utilizing Terraform and/or CloudFormation.
• Develop automated provisioning, configuration, monitoring, patching, and lifecycle management solutions.
• Design and integrate AWS Identity Center with Microsoft Entra ID and enterprise identity platforms.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive, business, and technical stakeholders.
• Provide architectural oversight for AWS EUC delivery engagements.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of infrastructure, cloud, or end-user computing experience.
• 5+ years designing and supporting AWS cloud solutions.
• 3+ years of enterprise-scale Amazon WorkSpaces architecture and implementation experience.
• Deep expertise with Amazon WorkSpaces, IAM, Systems Manager (SSM), Amazon FSx for Windows, Amazon EFS, CloudWatch, KMS, and AWS networking fundamentals.
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code including Terraform and/or CloudFormation.
• Experience integrating AWS services with Microsoft Entra ID and enterprise identity platforms.
• Experience designing highly available and disaster-resilient solutions.
• Prior consulting, professional services, or client-facing leadership experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Solutions Architect Professional Certification.
• AWS Security Specialty Certification.
• Experience with AppStream 2.0 (WorkSpaces Application).
• Experience with Citrix, VMware Horizon, Azure Virtual Desktop, or Windows 365.
• Experience supporting regulated industries.
• Experience with FinOps, cost optimization, and cloud governance initiatives.
• Familiarity with enterprise networking technologies including Zscaler, VPN, QoS, and remote access architectures.
• Experience conducting AWS Well-Architected Reviews and cloud assessments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program.
• On-demand training program and access to certification prep.
• Library of technical and leadership courses, books, and seminars (available after 6+ months of tenure).
• Certification discounts and perks through associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants and access to a certified Career Coach.

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