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Owns architecture decisions, customer-facing communication, delivery oversight, and quality of all technical outputs.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign the target-state AWS WorkSpaces Core architecture including directory integration, networking, bundle strategy, and running-mode selection\nDefine the Terraform module structure for WorkSpaces provisioning, FSx configuration, VPC/subnet layout, and IAM policies\nArchitect CI/CD pipelines for golden image build, test, and deployment lifecycle\nLead customer discovery sessions and translate business requirements into technical scope\nEstablish the migration wave plan, cutover sequencing, and rollback procedures\nReview all automation code (Python, PowerShell) produced by the engineering team\nOwn the patching strategy decision (image-rebuild vs. live-patch) and associated automation design\nDefine monitoring, alerting, and observability standards (CloudWatch, Splunk, Datadog as applicable)\nProduce architecture documentation, runbooks, and knowledge-transfer materials\nServe as escalation point for technical blockers and cross-team dependencies\nRequired Technical Skills\nAWS WorkSpaces Core: provisioning, bundle management, directory integration (AWS Managed AD, AD Connector), WorkSpaces APIs\nTerraform: module development, state management, workspace strategy, CI/CD integration\nCI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline for infrastructure and image pipelines\nPython: automation scripting for provisioning, onboarding workflows, and validation\nPowerShell: Windows image configuration, application silent-install scripting, Group Policy automation\nAWS platform services: VPC, IAM, Directory Service, FSx for Windows File Server, S3, CloudWatch, KMS, AWS Backup, Systems Manager\nNetworking: Direct Connect, VPN, Transit Gateway, security groups, NACLs, hybrid DNS\nIdentity: Active Directory OU design, Group Policy, service account delegation\nRequired Soft Skills\nClear, factual communication with customer stakeholders at technical and executive levels\nAbility to lead discovery workshops, whiteboard sessions, and architecture reviews\nStructured documentation and runbook authoring\nMentorship of junior and mid-level engineers\nDecision-making under ambiguity; ability to define path forward when requirements are incomplete\nPreferred Qualifications and Certifications\n8+ years infrastructure/cloud engineering experience\n3+ years in VDI/EUC environments (VMware Horizon, Citrix, or AWS WorkSpaces)\nAWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)\nHashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate\nVMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV) or equivalent demonstrable experience\nExperience with compliance frameworks (HIPAA, PCI, SOX, FedRAMP, StateRAMP, CJIS)\nVDI Migration Engineer\nPurpose and Scope\nTwo engineers in this role support the Senior Architect with hands-on execution of migration tasks. They build and maintain automation, package applications, execute migration waves, and produce operational documentation under the direction of the lead.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and maintain Terraform configurations for WorkSpaces provisioning, networking, and supporting infrastructure\nBuild and operate CI/CD pipelines for golden image creation, patching, and deployment\nWrite Python and PowerShell scripts for user provisioning, application installation, validation testing, and operational automation\nPackage applications with silent-install commands (MSI, EXE switches, Chocolatey, PowerShell)\nResearch and resolve legacy/EOL application installation challenges\nExecute migration waves: provision WorkSpaces, validate application stacks, confirm user access\nConfigure enterprise agents on images (EDR, proxy/zero-trust, endpoint management, log/telemetry)\nImplement FSx for Windows File Server configuration, ACL preservation, and backup plans\nConfigure monitoring dashboards and alerting rules per the architecture defined by the lead\nProduce operational runbooks, troubleshooting guides, and KT session content\nExecute patching workflows (WSUS, SCCM, Ivanti, or image-rebuild model as directed)\nRequired Technical Skills\nAWS WorkSpaces: provisioning, bundle configuration, directory integration basics\nTerraform: ability to write and modify modules, execute plans, manage state under guidance\nCI/CD: experience building or maintaining pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline)\nPython: scripting for automation tasks, API interactions, and data validation\nPowerShell: Windows administration, application packaging, registry manipulation, scheduled tasks\nAWS services: EC2, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, Systems Manager, FSx, AWS Backup\nWindows Server: Active Directory, Group Policy, WSUS, SCCM fundamentals\nApplication packaging: silent-install creation, enterprise agent deployment, post-install configuration\nRequired Soft Skills\nClear written communication for runbooks, status updates, and issue documentation\nAbility to work directly with customer IT staff during migration execution\nAttention to detail in configuration and validation tasks\nWillingness to troubleshoot unfamiliar application installation failures\nAbility to follow established procedures and escalate when encountering blockers\nPreferred Qualifications and Certifications\n4+ years infrastructure or cloud engineering experience\n1+ years working with VDI/EUC platforms\nAWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator\nHashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate\nExperience with configuration management tools (Ansible, SCCM, Intune)\nFamiliarity with compliance requirements in regulated environments\nTechnology Stack Summary\nTechnology\nSenior Architect\nMigration Engineer\nVMware Horizon / Omnissa\nPreferred\nPreferred\nAWS WorkSpaces Core\nRequired (deep)\nRequired (working)\nTerraform\nRequired (design + review)\nRequired (develop + execute)\nCI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CodePipeline)\nRequired (design)\nRequired (build + maintain)\nPython\nRequired (review + author)\nRequired (primary author)\nPowerShell\nRequired (review + author)\nRequired (primary author)\nAWS (VPC, IAM, FSx, CloudWatch, KMS)\nRequired (architecture)\nRequired (implementation)\nActive Directory / Group Policy\nRequired\nRequired\nNetworking (DX, VPN, TGW)\nRequired\nPreferred\nApplication Packaging (MSI, Chocolatey)\nPreferred\nRequired\nCompliance (HIPAA, PCI, FedRAMP)\nRequired (awareness)\nPreferred\nTeam Interaction Model\nThe following describes how the three roles collaborate during engagement delivery:\nActivity\nSenior Architect\nMigration Engineer\nArchitecture Design\nOwns; produces designs\nProvides input; implements\nCustomer Communication\nPrimary point of contact\nSupports during technical sessions\nTerraform / IaC\nDefines module structure; reviews PRs\nWrites and tests modules\nCI/CD Pipelines\nDefines pipeline architecture\nBuilds and maintains pipelines\nAutomation Scripts\nReviews; authors complex logic\nPrimary author; unit testing\nApp Packaging\nEscalation for failures\nPackages and validates installs\nMigration Execution\nOversees wave plan; manages risk\nExecutes waves; validates\nDocumentation\nReviews; owns architecture docs\nWrites runbooks and KT content\nEscalation\nReceives and resolves\nEscalates blockers to lead\nThe Salary for this position will be 140,000 and 160,000 yearly 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.\nBenefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:\nMedical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance\nPaid holidays plus Paid Time Off\n401(k) plan and contributions\nLong-term/Short-term Disability\nPaid Parental Leave\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\nDisclaimer: The compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. 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