Sr. Cloud Engineer III (5625)

MetroStar; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroStar is seeking a Sr. Cloud Engineer to architect, design, and implement innovative cloud solutions. This role requires an active TS/SCI with CI Poly and at least 10 years of experience in cloud engineering, focusing on building robust and scalable cloud infrastructures. Join a team that values its people and offers a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of proven experience in cloud engineering.
• Expertise in designing and deploying AWS cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Strong proficiency in creating and managing server OS images in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of cloud architectures.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging cloud technologies.
• Oversee automation of deployment and management workflows.

Skills

Cloud Security Principles

Scripting in Python

Scripting in Bash

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)

Cloud Architecture Design

Education

Active TS/SCI with CI Poly

Cloud Certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, AWS SysOps Administrator)

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

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*This position requires an active TS/SCI with CI Poly in order to apply.

As a Sr. Cloud Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in architecting, designing, and implementing innovative cloud solutions that enable our clients to harness the full potential of cloud technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for building robust, scalable cloud infrastructures while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration, optimized performance, and efficient delivery of solutions.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed withour 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.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

• Analyze and decompose requirements while providing engineering expertise to ensure program requirements are effectively developed and maintained
• Lead the design and implementation of cloud architectures, emphasizing scalability, reliability, and security in accordance with industry standards
• Evaluate and adopt emerging cloud technologies and methodologies to enhance client capabilities and optimize performance
• Create and enforce cloud governance strategies to ensure full compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements
• Oversee the automation of deployment, monitoring, and management workflows to improve efficiency and minimize manual tasks
• Serve as a subject matter expert on cloud engineering, fostering knowledge sharing and supporting the growth of the company’s technical community

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Active TS//SCI with CI poly required
• At least 10 years of proven experience in cloud engineering, with expertise in designing, implementing, and managing advanced cloud solutions
• Demonstrated experience in designing and deploying AWS cloud infrastructure solutions at scale, supporting multiple classification domains (e.g., IL5 to IL6+)
• Comprehensive hands-on experience with leading cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and core services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and EBS
• Expert proficiency in creating, managing, and securing server OS images in cloud environments across multiple classification domains using AWS AMIs
• Extensive experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools, including Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible, to automate cloud infrastructure
• Proven expertise in configuring and troubleshooting Linux and Windows Server operating systems in production environments
• Deep understanding of cloud security principles and hands-on experience implementing advanced security controls in cloud environments
• Strong scripting and programming skills in languages such as Python and Bash, with a focus on automating cloud tasks
• Experience working in operational environments, including managing ticket queues and leveraging knowledge bases for issue resolution
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Active Comptia Security+ or other 8140/8570 certificate with at least 1 year before expiration
• Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or AWS SysOps Administrator

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-DiscriminationAll 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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