Windows 11 Image Engineering SME - AWS WorkSpaces

• Design, build, and maintain Windows 11 golden images/templates for AWS WorkSpaces
• Package, install, and validate enterprise applications and security tools within base images
• Define and execute image lifecycle processes (versioning, patching, testing, and release management)
• Integrate images with Active Directory and enterprise identity services
• Configure and manage Group Policy (GPOs) aligned to security and user experience requirements
• Implement and validate MFA and SSO within the virtual desktop environment
• Optimize images for performance, login times, stability, and resource usage
• Apply security hardening standards (CIS benchmarks, enterprise policies)
• Support automation for image deployment, updates, and maintenance
• Partner with security, identity, and application teams to ensure compatibility and compliance

• Strong hands-on expertise with Windows 11 OS deployment, configuration, and optimization
• Proven experience creating and maintaining golden images in enterprise environments
• Solid knowledge of Active Directory (GPOs, OU design, authentication flows)
• Experience integrating MFA and identity services within Windows desktop environments
• Application packaging and deployment experience (MSI, scripting, Intune, SCCM)
• Experience managing OS patching and image lifecycle processes
• Familiarity with profile management solutions (e.g., FSLogix)
• Understanding of SSO integration with Microsoft 365, OneDrive, and SaaS applications
• Hands-on experience with AWS WorkSpaces image customization and optimization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with endpoint management platforms (Intune, SCCM, or similar)
• PowerShell scripting or automation experience
• Background supporting VDI environments (AWS WorkSpaces, Citrix, VMware Horizon, Nutanix)