AWS Workspaces Cloud Engineer

AWS Work spaces Cloud Engineer, Remote

• 4 Month+Contract (Potential for longer term)
• 100% Remote
• Due to our government client requirements, we can only consider US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.
• NO THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS PLEASE! CANDIDATES MUST BE SELF-REPRESENTED.

Seeking a strong Mid-Senior Level AWS Work Spaces Cloud Engineer for a short-term contract supporting a high-impact team delivering secure, compliant, and scalable AWS solutions for virtual desktop infrastructure. This is a hands‑on engineering role focused on building, automating, and operating Amazon Work Spaces environments while supporting large‑scale deployments, migrations to cloud‑based desktops, and modernization of end‑user computing for mission‑critical systems.

• Implement and manage AWS Work Spaces deployments, including provisioning, bundling, scaling, and optimization using AWS Management Console, AWS CLI, SDKs, and automation tools
• Design and configure Work Spaces directories (AWS Managed Microsoft AD, AD Connector, Simple AD, or Microsoft Entra n), including trusts, OU selection, and directory synchronization
• Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for Work Spaces environments using Terraform, AWS Cloud Formation, AWS CDK, or scripts (Power Shell, Python, Bash)
• Execute virtual desktop migrations and transitions (rehost on‑premises VDI to Work Spaces, refactor applications for streaming, replatform to cloud desktops) using AWS tools and best practices
• Configure secure networking and access controls including VPCs, security groups, IP access control groups, Private Link (where applicable), AWS Global Accelerator, and integration with on‑premises connectivity (Direct Connect, Site‑to‑Site VPN)
• Implement Zero‑Trust security and identity solutions using AWS IAM, AWS SSO/IAM Identity Center, multi‑factor authentication (MFA), certificate‑based auth, SAML 2.0 federation, and Conditional Access policies
• Integrate and operate Dev Sec Ops  pipelines with AWS Code Pipeline, Code Build, Code Deploy, Git Hub Actions, and security tools (Amazon Guard Duty, AWS Security Hub, AWS Config, Amazon Inspector)
• Automate compliance monitoring, evidence collection, and reporting using AWS Config rules, AWS Security Hub, Cloud Trail, and custom automation for standards such as FedRAMP, NIST 800‑53, or similar regulatory requirements
• Support application streaming and containerized/hybrid workloads, including integration with Amazon App Stream 2.0, Work Spaces Thin Client, or related EUC services
• Troubleshoot production issues in Work Spaces environments, perform root cause analysis, optimize performance/latency/cost, and manage updates, image builds, and bundles
• Contribute to architecture review packages, security documentation, diagrams, and authorization‑to‑operate (ATO) artifacts
• Collaborate daily with cloud architects, security engineers, VDI specialists, developers, and stakeholders

• 4+ years of hands‑on experience building and operating production workloads in AWS (commercial and/or Government)
• 2+ years working specifically with Amazon Work Spaces and AWS End User Computing (EUC) services
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code:
  Terraform (required), Cloud Formation/CDK (strong plus)
• Experience deploying and managing AWS Work Spaces at scale, including directory services integration and bundle management
• Solid understanding of AWS networking (VPC, security groups, access controls, connectivity options) and protocols relevant to virtual desktops (PCoIP, DCV)
• Hands‑on experience with AWS Dev Ops tools (Code Pipeline, Code Build, Code Deploy) and Git Hub Actions
• Familiarity with AWS security services (IAM, Guard Duty, Security Hub, Config, Cloud Trail)
• Scripting and automation skills:
  Power Shell (required), Python or Bash (plus)
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance (e.g., Public Trust)

• Active AWS certifications – AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
• Active AWS certifications – AWS Certified Sys Ops Administrator – Associate
• Active AWS certifications – AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer –…