AWS Cloud Engineer

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