Design, deploy, and operate Amazon WorkSpaces environments in a VA-managed cloud. Manage directory integration, golden images, bundle tuning, lifecycle automation (Terraform/CloudFormation), monitoring, troubleshooting, and compliance support.
VetsEZ is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support The HIE Analytics program with hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating Amazon WorkSpaces in enterprise environments. This role will focus on platform implementation, lifecycle management, performance optimization, and operational stability of WorkSpaces within a VA-managed cloud environment.
Responsibilities:
- Amazon WorkSpaces Platform Engineering
- Deploy and manage Amazon WorkSpaces environments
- Configure and maintain directory integration (AD Connector / Managed AD)
- Create, maintain, and version golden images
- Manage bundle selection and optimization
- Support WorkSpaces pools (if applicable)
- Implement lifecycle management (provisioning, rebuild, restore, decommission)
Performance & Stability:
- Monitor WorkSpaces performance and user experience
- Troubleshoot latency, login, and connectivity issues
- Optimize resource allocation and right-size instances
- Support patching and image updates
Automation & Infrastructure as Code:
- Implement repeatable deployments using Terraform or CloudFormation
- Automate image builds and updates where feasible
- Document configurations and deployment patterns
Operational Support:
- Support incident resolution related to WorkSpaces
- Collaborate with VAEC for networking or IAM escalations when required
- Maintain configuration documentation
- Support audit and compliance evidence gathering
Requirements:
- 5+ years AWS experience
- 2+ years hands-on Amazon WorkSpaces deployment and operations
- Directory integration (AD Connector / AWS Managed AD)
- Golden image lifecycle management
- WorkSpaces bundle performance tuning
- Strong troubleshooting and operational mindset
- Experience in enterprise or regulated environments
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation)
Additional Qualifications:
- Experience in VA or federal cloud environments
- Experience supporting analytics or data workloads
- AWS Associate certification (Solutions Architect or SysOps preferred)
- Familiarity with endpoint management strategies
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision.
- 401k with Employer Match.
- PTO + Federal Holidays.
- Corporate Laptop.
- Training Opportunities.
- Remote Opportunity.
Note: Selected candidates will be required to complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.
VetsEZ is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.
Top Skills
Active Directory
Ad Connector
Amazon Workspaces
AWS
Aws Iam
Aws Managed Ad
CloudFormation
Terraform
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