Workspaces Application SME

Apex Systems; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Certification discounts

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems seeks a Workspaces Application Subject Matter Expert to lead architecture for AWS End User Computing. You will design enterprise-scale WorkSpaces environments, create reference architectures, and set deployment standards and governance. You will guide modernization efforts and collaborate with executives and engineers.

The role emphasizes strong IaC skills, deep AWS EUC knowledge, and the ability to oversee global deployments and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of infrastructure, cloud, or end-user computing experience.
• 5+ years designing and supporting AWS cloud solutions.
• 3+ years of enterprise-scale Amazon WorkSpaces architecture and implementation experience.
• Deep expertise with Amazon WorkSpaces, IAM, SSM, FSx for Windows, EFS, CloudWatch, KMS, and networking fundamentals.
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code including Terraform and/or CloudFormation.
• Experience integrating AWS services with Microsoft Entra ID and enterprise identity platforms.
• Experience designing highly available and disaster-resilient solutions.
• Prior consulting, professional services, or client-facing leadership experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead architect and subject matter expert for AWS End User Computing solutions.
• Design enterprise-scale Amazon WorkSpaces environments supporting global and distributed user populations.
• Develop AWS EUC reference architectures, deployment standards, governance models, and operational best practices.
• Design secure, scalable, and resilient virtual desktop environments utilizing AWS-native services.
• Lead AWS WorkSpaces assessments, migration planning efforts, and modernization initiatives.
• Design and implement Infrastructure-as-Code solutions utilizing Terraform and/or CloudFormation.
• Develop automated provisioning, configuration, monitoring, patching, and lifecycle management solutions.
• Design and integrate AWS Identity Center with Microsoft Entra ID and enterprise identity platforms.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive, business, and technical stakeholders.
• Provide architectural oversight for AWS EUC delivery engagements.

Skills

AWS EUC

WorkSpaces

Terraform

CloudFormation

IAM

SSM

CloudWatch

Networking

Identity Center

Leadership

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Location: Florida (Remote).

Role Overview

We are seeking a Workspaces Application Subject Matter Expert to serve as a lead architect for AWS End User Computing solutions. This role involves designing enterprise-scale Amazon WorkSpaces environments and developing reference architectures, deployment standards, and operational best practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with large-scale Workspaces implementation and architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead architect and subject matter expert for AWS End User Computing solutions.
• Design enterprise-scale Amazon WorkSpaces environments supporting global and distributed user populations.
• Develop AWS EUC reference architectures, deployment standards, governance models, and operational best practices.
• Design secure, scalable, and resilient virtual desktop environments utilizing AWS-native services.
• Lead AWS WorkSpaces assessments, migration planning efforts, and modernization initiatives.
• Design and implement Infrastructure-as-Code solutions utilizing Terraform and/or CloudFormation.
• Develop automated provisioning, configuration, monitoring, patching, and lifecycle management solutions.
• Design and integrate AWS Identity Center with Microsoft Entra ID and enterprise identity platforms.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive, business, and technical stakeholders.
• Provide architectural oversight for AWS EUC delivery engagements.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of infrastructure, cloud, or end-user computing experience.
• 5+ years designing and supporting AWS cloud solutions.
• 3+ years of enterprise-scale Amazon WorkSpaces architecture and implementation experience.
• Deep expertise with Amazon WorkSpaces, IAM, Systems Manager (SSM), Amazon FSx for Windows, Amazon EFS, CloudWatch, KMS, and AWS networking fundamentals.
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code including Terraform and/or CloudFormation.
• Experience integrating AWS services with Microsoft Entra ID and enterprise identity platforms.
• Experience designing highly available and disaster-resilient solutions.
• Prior consulting, professional services, or client-facing leadership experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Solutions Architect Professional Certification.
• AWS Security Specialty Certification.
• Experience with AppStream 2.0 (WorkSpaces Application).
• Experience with Citrix, VMware Horizon, Azure Virtual Desktop, or Windows 365.
• Experience supporting regulated industries.
• Experience with FinOps, cost optimization, and cloud governance initiatives.
• Familiarity with enterprise networking technologies including Zscaler, VPN, QoS, and remote access architectures.
• Experience conducting AWS Well-Architected Reviews and cloud assessments.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program).
• 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program, certification prep, and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• Full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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