AWS WorkSpaces Cloud Engineer

Blu Omega is looking for a talented AWS WorkSpaces Cloud Engineer to join a dynamic, high-impact team supporting mission-critical cloud environments. In this hands-on role, you'll design, implement, and optimize AWS WorkSpaces environments, ensuring seamless migrations, automation, and security compliance while working on cutting-edge cloud solutions. If you're ready to leverage your expertise in a collaborative setting and make a tangible difference, this opportunity is for you.

Location: 100% remote
Clearance Needed: CMS Public Trust

Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage AWS WorkSpaces deployments, including provisioning, bundling, scaling, and optimization through AWS Console, CLI, SDKs, and automation tools
• Design and configure directory services for WorkSpaces (AWS Managed Microsoft AD, AD Connector, Simple AD, or Microsoft Entra ID integration), including trusts, OUs, and directory sync
• Develop infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, or scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash) to automate environment setup and management
• Execute virtual desktop migrations from on-premises VDI solutions (Citrix, VMware Horizon) to AWS WorkSpaces, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance
• Configure secure networking including VPCs, security groups, PrivateLink, AWS Global Accelerator, and connectivity options like Direct Connect or VPNs
• Implement Zero-Trust security models with AWS IAM, SSO/IAM Identity Center, MFA, SAML federation, and conditional access policies
• Support DevSecOps pipelines integrating AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, GitHub Actions, and security tools (GuardDuty, Security Hub, Config, Inspector)
• Automate compliance monitoring, evidence collection, and reporting aligned with standards such as FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, or similar regulatory frameworks
• Support application streaming and hybrid workloads, including Amazon AppStream 2.0 and WorkSpaces Thin Client solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, perform root cause analysis, and optimize performance, latency, and cost
• Develop architecture review documentation, security artifacts, diagrams, and authorization-to-operate (ATO) materials
• Collaborate with cloud architects, security teams, VDI specialists, and stakeholders to deliver robust cloud solutions

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing production workloads in AWS (commercial or government)
• 2+ years specifically working with Amazon WorkSpaces and End User Computing services
• Bachelors Degree
• Strong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools, especially Terraform (required) and CloudFormation/CDK (plus)
• Experience deploying and managing AWS WorkSpaces at scale, including directory service integrations and bundle management
• Deep understanding of AWS networking components relevant to virtual desktops, such as VPCs, security groups, and protocols (PCoIP, DCV)
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools including AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with AWS security services (IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Config, CloudTrail)
• Scripting and automation expertise in PowerShell (required), Python or Bash (plus)

Nice to Have:

• AWS certifications: Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional), SysOps Administrator (Associate), DevOps Engineer (Professional), Security - Specialty
• Hands-on experience with compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP High, NIST 800-53, or agency-specific controls
• Prior experience with VDI migrations from Citrix or VMware Horizon to AWS WorkSpaces
• Knowledge of Amazon AppStream 2.0, WorkSpaces Thin Client, AWS Global Accelerator, or related EUC technologies
• Familiarity with Active Directory in AWS (Managed AD, AD Connector), SAML, MFA, certificate-based authentication, and federation
• Cost optimization, performance tuning, and high-availability configurations for WorkSpaces environments

Salary Range: $97,458- $165,789
Our final salary offer will be based on several factors, including depth of technical skills, work experience, education, certifications, and clearance

What Blu Omega Can Offer You:

• Competitive benefits including Health Insurance, 401K w/ match, Paid Time Off and more.
• Results driven culture that embrace our core values
• Rewarding work contributing to our Nation's mission critical programs

Blu Omega is a Woman Owned Small Business Federal Technology services firm headquartered in Washington DC and supporting clients nationally. We provide Technology solutions for enterprise and government customers. Our team has a past performance in a diverse range of programs including those for Data Management, Cloud/Infrastructure, Software Development and Enterprise Applications.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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