Windows 11 Image Engineering SME

Windows 11 Image Engineering SME - AWS WorkSpaces
Remote
6 month contract engagement

CDW is seeking a Windows 11 Image Engineering Subject Matter Expert to design, secure, and operationalize golden images for AWS WorkSpaces in a large enterprise environment. This role is hands-on and technically deep, focused on image engineering, identity integration, security hardening, and lifecycle management-not end?user support.

This individual will own the Windows 11 image lifecycle end?to?end, ensuring optimized performance, secure access, and seamless integration with enterprise identity and authentication services.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Required Skills & Experience

• 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)

What This Role Is (and Is Not)
? Deep image engineering and Windows platform ownership
? Enterprise security and identity integration focus
? Not a help desk or desktop support role

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