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This role will be responsible for designing, architecting, and delivering secure, scalable, and automated AWS WorkSpaces environments while driving migration strategy, image engineering, infrastructure automation, and operational excellence.\nThe ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in AWS WorkSpaces, Terraform, FSLogix, CI/CD automation, Image Management, and cloud-based desktop transformation programs, with the ability to engage directly with clients and provide strategic architecture guidance.\nSalary and Other Compensation:\nThe annual salary for this position is up to $150K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.\nThis position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.\nIn this role, you will\n\nLead end-to-end discovery, assessment, application dependency mapping, sizing analysis, and migration planning activities for AWS 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Non-Persistent Desktops, and Hybrid Workspace solutions based on business and operational requirements.\n\nOptimize application delivery, application virtualization, user personalization, profile management, and enterprise data access strategies across the virtual desktop environment.\n\nEstablish and maintain enterprise-grade Golden Image Management frameworks, image lifecycle processes, image automation standards, and image optimization strategies for Windows desktop environments.\n\nDevelop, maintain, and enhance reusable Terraform Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) modules for AWS WorkSpaces, VPC, networking, IAM, and supporting cloud infrastructure services.\n\nDesign and implement automated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and AWS CodePipeline to streamline infrastructure deployment and image management processes.\n\nEnable GitOps-driven infrastructure deployments, automated testing, compliance validation, release governance, and approval workflows across development and production environments.\n\nCollaborate with client stakeholders, cloud engineering teams, security teams, and operational support teams to ensure successful solution delivery, knowledge transfer, and transition to steady-state operations.\n\nWhat you’ll need to succeed (required skills)\n\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.\n\n14+ years of experience in EUC, VDI, Desktop Virtualization, or Cloud Workspace solutions.\n\n8+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and AWS WorkSpaces.\n\nProven experience leading large-scale desktop migration and workplace modernization initiatives.\n\nStrong client-facing consulting and architecture experience.\n\nExperience working in enterprise-scale environments with thousands of virtual desktop users.\n\nRequired Technical Skills\nEUC / VDI Technologies\nAWS WorkSpaces\n\nFSLogix\n\nApp Volumes\n\nDynamic Environment Manager (DEM)\n\nVirtual Desktop Infrastructure 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