Associate Cloud Engineer (5828)

MetroStar; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Cloud Engineer to support the development and maintenance of cloud infrastructure. This role focuses on automating infrastructure provisioning and optimizing cloud environments for security and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have foundational experience in cloud platforms and a passion for working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. With a strong commitment to their people, this innovative firm offers a generous benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your career journey.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible time off

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in cloud engineering or IT infrastructure.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in provisioning and maintaining cloud environments.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure for issues and anomalies.

Skills

Cloud Engineering

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Cloud Security

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Git

Job description

As Associate Cloud Engineer, you’ll support the development and maintenance of cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) principles. The ideal candidate will have foundational experience in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

This role involves assisting in cloud deployments, automating infrastructure provisioning, and optimizing cloud-based environments for security, scalability, and efficiency.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people.

At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

What you’ll do:

1. Assist in cloud environment provisioning and maintenance.
2. Monitor cloud infrastructure and report issues or anomalies.
3. Assist in designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure solutions using IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
4. Support the automation of cloud infrastructure configurations using Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
5. Collaborate with DevSecOps and security teams to ensure seamless cloud operations.
6. Support cloud security and compliance initiatives.
7. Document processes and configurations for knowledge sharing.

What you’ll need to succeed:

1. Active DoD Secret clearance.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
3. 1-2 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevSecOps, or IT infrastructure.
4. Basic experience with one or more cloud Government cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure GovCloud, OCI, or GCP).
5. Fundamental knowledge of cloud networking, security, and resource management.
6. Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent).
7. Basic scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
8. Familiarity with version control tools like Git.
9. Willingness to learn and collaborate in a fast-paced cloud environment.

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture, code, and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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