Senior AWS WorkSpaces Migration Architect (Remote)

Cognizant; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

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

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 14+ years of experience in EUC, VDI, Desktop Virtualization, or Cloud Workspace solutions.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and AWS WorkSpaces.
• Proven experience leading large-scale desktop migration and workplace modernization initiatives.
• Strong client-facing consulting and architecture experience.
• Experience working in enterprise-scale environments with thousands of virtual desktop users.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end discovery, assessment, and migration planning for AWS WorkSpaces transformations.
• Define migration roadmaps, pilot deployments, waves, cutover strategies, and rollback procedures.
• Architect and optimize both AWS WorkSpaces Personal and Pools environments.
• Design desktop pool strategies aligned with security and productivity goals.
• Develop scalable AWS WorkSpaces architectures including capacity planning and DR.
• Create user profile persistence strategies with FSLogix and related tech.
• Recommend desktop delivery models based on business requirements.
• Optimize application delivery and enterprise data access in the VDI environment.
• Establish Golden Image Management frameworks and image automation standards.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Terraform IaC modules for AWS WorkSpaces and cloud infra.
• Implement automated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and AWS CodePipeline.
• Enable GitOps-driven deployments and automated testing across environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and support teams for successful delivery and knowledge transfer.

Skills

EUC/VDI architecture

Client-facing consulting

Migration planning

Cloud strategy

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

AWS WorkSpaces

FSLogix

App Volumes

DEM

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

AWS CodePipeline

Job description

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

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