AWS WorkSpaces Engineer

Build and scale virtual desktop solutions, choose operating system bundles (Windows/Linux), and set compute or storage needs.

Connect AWS WorkSpaces to Active Directory (Simple AD, Managed Microsoft AD, or on-premises AD) and identity providers like Microsoft Entra ID.

Enforce security policies, multi-factor authentication (MFA), AWS KMS encryption, and network access rules via Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs).

Monitor system uptime, automate patching with AWS Systems Manager, troubleshoot connection issues, and optimize costs (hourly or monthly billing).

Implement robust multi-factor authentication (MFA), SAML 2.0 federation with Identity Providers (IdPs like Okta, Ping, or Microsoft Entra ID), and strict network access controls.

Enforce encryption-at-rest using AWS Key Management Service (KMS) for root and user volumes, and ensure streaming protocol security (PCoIP and Amazon DCV).

Design and manage application packaging and delivery solutions (e.g., Amazon WAM, AppStream 2.0, or traditional group policies) to streamline software deployments.

Job Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT infrastructure, End User Computing (EUC), or Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong grasp of core AWS services (VPC, IAM, KMS, Directory Service, CloudWatch).
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, VPNs, Direct Connect, and streaming protocols like PCoIP or DCV.
• Scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or AWS CLI for bulk user provisioning and management.