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Key Responsibilities : Amazon WorkSpaces Design & Implementation : - Design and deploy scalable Amazon WorkSpaces environments across multiple regions (US East, EMEA, SEA). - Architect Personal (persistent) and Pooled (non-persistent) WorkSpaces, supporting up to 5,000 users in production environments and 500 users in non-production environments. - Serve as a Disaster Recovery (DR) layer for existing Azure Virtual Desktop solutions. - Manage user profiles, including standard, power, and GPU-based WorkSpaces, with FSLogix profile management for O365 and non-persistent sessions. Configuration, Automation & Image Management : - Implement Bring Your Own License (BYOL) strategy and deploy custom images using Image Builder and Merck eCore base images. - Design and enforce naming conventions, tagging strategies, and IAM role assignments for workspace deployments. - Automate workspace provisioning processes using AWS CLI, CloudFormation, and Terraform. Security, Compliance & Governance : - Configure and manage IAM permissions, domain policies, secret management, and eDiscovery settings . - Implement Active Directory integration using AWS Managed Microsoft AD or AD Connector. - Ensure security compliance through encryption, access control policies, and audit logging via CloudTrail and CloudWatch. Networking & Connectivity : - Configure network settings, including bandwidth, latency, VPCs, subnets, endpoints, and security groups. - Set up multi-AZ deployments for high availability and integrate with AWS Direct Connect for secure hybrid connectivity. Monitoring, Logging & Recovery : - Design observability frameworks using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and internal databases. - Define backup, recovery, and rollback procedures for workspace environments. - Provide operational support, image optimization, and iterative improvements based on testing feedback. Required Skills & Experience : - 8+ years of experience as an AWS Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or EUC Specialist. - Proven expertise in deploying and managing Amazon WorkSpaces at scale. - Hands-on experience with Python, PowerShell, and scripting for infrastructure automation. - Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and AWS CLI. - Strong understanding of networking, security, Active Directory integration, and observability in cloud environments. - In-depth knowledge of VDI design principles, including BYOL and hybrid DR configurations. Preferred Qualifications : - AWS Certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or DevOps Engineer). - Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and hybrid VDI solutions. - Familiarity with eDiscovery, FSLogix, and enterprise IAM frameworks. - Exposure to large-scale EUC and cloud migration projects.
