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)