Remote AWS WorkSpaces Migration Architect

Cognizant; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual incentive

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an AWS WorkSpaces Migration Architect to lead large-scale EUC transformation initiatives and VDI migrations to AWS WorkSpaces. You will design, architect, and deliver secure, scalable environments while driving automation and image management.

The role requires deep expertise in AWS WorkSpaces, Terraform, FSLogix, CI/CD automation, and cloud-based desktop transformation programs, with strong client-facing engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 14+ years of EUC/VDI/Desktop virtualization or Cloud Workspace experience.
• 8+ years of hands-on AWS experience with WorkSpaces.
• Proven leadership in large-scale desktop migrations.
• Strong client-facing consulting and architecture skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end discovery, assessment, and migration planning for AWS WorkSpaces transformations.
• Define migration roadmaps, pilot deployments, and cutover strategies.
• Architect and optimize AWS WorkSpaces Personal and Pools environments.
• Design desktop pool strategies aligned with workforce personas and security standards.
• Develop scalable AWS WorkSpaces architectures including HA and DR.
• Create and implement user profile persistence strategies using FSLogix and related technologies.
• Recommend desktop delivery models (Persistent, Non-Persistent, Hybrid) based on requirements.
• Optimize application delivery, exposure, and data access across the VD environment.
• Establish and maintain Golden Image Management frameworks and image automation standards.

Skills

EUC/VDI

Client-facing

Architecture

Automation

Cloud migration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS WorkSpaces

Terraform

FSLogix

CI/CD automation

Image management

Job description

Cognizant is seeking an AWS WorkSpaces Migration Architect to lead large-scale EUC transformation initiatives and VDI migrations to AWS WorkSpaces. You will design, architect, and deliver secure, scalable environments while driving automation and image management.

The role requires deep expertise in AWS WorkSpaces, Terraform, FSLogix, CI/CD automation, and cloud-based desktop transformation programs, with strong client-facing engagement.