AppStream Cloud Engineer

Marathon TS is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer to support a short-term project focused on designing and deploying a secure demo environment using Amazon AppStream 2.0. The role involves hands-on execution to create a functional, cost-efficient proof-of-concept that demonstrates application streaming capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy a demo environment using Amazon AppStream 2.0
• Configure and manage AWS EC2 instances , including appropriate instance types and scaling considerations
• Create and manage AppStream images, fleets, and stacks
• Configure IAM roles and policies following AWS best practices
• Set up networking components (VPC, subnets, security groups, routing) to support the demo environment
• Install and configure demo applications within AppStream images
• Ensure the environment is secure, performant, and cost-aware
• Provide clear documentation covering setup, configuration, and teardown
• Support knowledge transfer and walkthroughs as needed
• Recommend improvements or optimizations for demo stability and usability

Requirements:

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services
• Proven experience working with Amazon AppStream 2.0
• Solid understanding of EC2, AMIs, security groups, and instance lifecycle
• Experience with AWS IAM, including least-privilege access models
• Familiarity with VPC networking concepts
• Ability to independently scope and execute a short-term cloud project
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fully remote, async environment
• Experience building proof-of-concept or demo environments
• Familiarity with AWS cost optimization
• Exposure to enterprise or government cloud environments
• Experience comparing AppStream 2.0 with alternatives (e.g., WorkSpaces, VDI)