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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # VMware VDI to AWS WorkSpaces Core Migration Architect - **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Application Packaging, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Domain Name System (DNS), File Server, Github, Identity and Access Management, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Citrix Systems, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Runbook, User Provisioning Software, VMware Horizon View, Datadog, Scripting, Software Modules, Delivery Pipeline, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Microsoft InTune, Gitlab-ci, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Hashicorp, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Splunk, Wsus, Jenkins, Vmware - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/735CDE09DEC148B99E58EE8B25D44069/job/ ## About the Role * 8+ years infrastructure/cloud engineering experience * 3+ years in VDI/EUC environments (VMware Horizon, Citrix, or AWS WorkSpaces) * AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) * HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate * VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV) or equivalent demonstrable experience * Experience with compliance frameworks (HIPAA, PCI, SOX, FedRAMP, StateRAMP, CJIS), * Clear written communication for runbooks, status updates, and issue documentation * Ability to work directly with customer IT staff during migration execution * Attention to detail in configuration and validation tasks * Willingness to troubleshoot unfamiliar application installation failures * Ability to follow established procedures and escalate when encountering blockers Preferred Qualifications and Certifications * 4+ years infrastructure or cloud engineering experience * 1+ years working with VDI/EUC platforms * AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator * HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate * Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, SCCM, Intune) * Familiarity with compliance requirements in regulated environments ## Description Team Structure: One (1) Senior VDI Migration Architect serving as technical lead, supported by two (2) VDI Migration Engineers responsible for hands-on execution., Serves as the technical lead and primary point of accountability for the migration engagement. Owns architecture decisions, customer-facing communication, delivery oversight, and quality of all technical outputs., * Design the target-state AWS WorkSpaces Core architecture including directory integration, networking, bundle strategy, and running-mode selection * Define the Terraform module structure for WorkSpaces provisioning, FSx configuration, VPC/subnet layout, and IAM policies * Architect CI/CD pipelines for golden image build, test, and deployment lifecycle * Lead customer discovery sessions and translate business requirements into technical scope * Establish the migration wave plan, cutover sequencing, and rollback procedures * Review all automation code (Python, PowerShell) produced by the engineering team * Own the patching strategy decision (image-rebuild vs. live-patch) and associated automation design * Define monitoring, alerting, and observability standards (CloudWatch, Splunk, Datadog as applicable) * Produce architecture documentation, runbooks, and knowledge-transfer materials * Serve as escalation point for technical blockers and cross-team dependencies Required Technical Skills * AWS WorkSpaces Core: provisioning, bundle management, directory integration (AWS Managed AD, AD Connector), WorkSpaces APIs * Terraform: module development, state management, workspace strategy, CI/CD integration * CI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline for infrastructure and image pipelines * Python: automation scripting for provisioning, onboarding workflows, and validation * PowerShell: Windows image configuration, application silent-install scripting, Group Policy automation * AWS platform services: VPC, IAM, Directory Service, FSx for Windows File Server, S3, CloudWatch, KMS, AWS Backup, Systems Manager * Networking: Direct Connect, VPN, Transit Gateway, security groups, NACLs, hybrid DNS * Identity: Active Directory OU design, Group Policy, service account delegation Required Soft Skills * Clear, factual communication with customer stakeholders at technical and executive levels * Ability to lead discovery workshops, whiteboard sessions, and architecture reviews * Structured documentation and runbook authoring * Mentorship of junior and mid-level engineers * Decision-making under ambiguity; ability to define path forward when requirements are incomplete, Two 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., * Develop and maintain Terraform configurations for WorkSpaces provisioning, networking, and supporting infrastructure * Build and operate CI/CD pipelines for golden image creation, patching, and deployment * Write Python and PowerShell scripts for user provisioning, application installation, validation testing, and operational automation * Package applications with silent-install commands (MSI, EXE switches, Chocolatey, PowerShell) * Research and resolve legacy/EOL application installation challenges * Execute migration waves: provision WorkSpaces, validate application stacks, confirm user access * Configure enterprise agents on images (EDR, proxy/zero-trust, endpoint management, log/telemetry) * Implement FSx for Windows File Server configuration, ACL preservation, and backup plans * Configure monitoring dashboards and alerting rules per the architecture defined by the lead * Produce operational runbooks, troubleshooting guides, and KT session content * Execute patching workflows (WSUS, SCCM, Ivanti, or image-rebuild model as directed) Required Technical Skills * AWS WorkSpaces: provisioning, bundle configuration, directory integration basics * Terraform: ability to write and modify modules, execute plans, manage state under guidance * CI/CD: experience building or maintaining pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline) * Python: scripting for automation tasks, API interactions, and data validation * PowerShell: Windows administration, application packaging, registry manipulation, scheduled tasks * AWS services: EC2, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, Systems Manager, FSx, AWS Backup * Windows Server: Active Directory, Group Policy, WSUS, SCCM fundamentals * Application packaging: silent-install creation, enterprise agent deployment, post-install configuration, AWS WorkSpaces Core Required (deep) Required (working) Terraform Required (design + review) Required (develop + execute) CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CodePipeline) Required (design) Required (build + maintain) Python Required (review + author) Required (primary author) PowerShell Required (review + author) Required (primary author) AWS (VPC, IAM, FSx, CloudWatch, KMS) Required (architecture) Required (implementation) Active Directory / Group Policy Required Required Networking (DX, VPN, TGW) Required Preferred Application Packaging (MSI, Chocolatey) Preferred Required Compliance (HIPAA, PCI, FedRAMP) Required (awareness) Preferred Team Interaction Model The following describes how the three roles collaborate during engagement delivery: Activity Senior Architect Migration Engineer Architecture Design Owns; produces designs Provides input; implements Customer Communication Primary point of contact Supports during technical sessions Terraform / IaC Defines module structure; reviews PRs Writes and tests modules CI/CD Pipelines Defines pipeline architecture Builds and maintains pipelines Automation Scripts Reviews; authors complex logic Primary author; unit testing App Packaging Escalation for failures Packages and validates installs Migration Execution Oversees wave plan; manages risk Executes waves; validates Documentation Reviews; owns architecture docs ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [AWS Migration within 3 months](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/196-aws-migration-within-3-months) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Implementing Feature Environments with AWS and Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/531-implementing-feature-environments-with-aws-and-terraform) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)