Sr. Cloud Engineer II (5655)

As Sr. Cloud Engineer II, you’ll lead the design, automation, and management of large-scale cloud infrastructures. The ideal candidate will be an expert in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration as Code (CaC), and cloud automation across AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP within a DoD or US Government context. This role involves driving cloud strategy, optimizing infrastructure performance, and ensuring security and compliance across cloud environments.

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.

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:

• Design and implement cloud architecture solutions that align with business objectives.
• Automate infrastructure deployments and optimize cloud operations.
• Design and maintain high-availability, resilient, and disaster recovery-ready cloud architectures.
• Oversee the implementation of CI/CD pipelines to streamline infrastructure deployments.
• Mentor junior and mid-level cloud engineers, providing technical guidance and best practices.
• Stay ahead of emerging cloud technologies and recommend improvements to cloud strategies.
• Lead security, compliance, and governance initiatives for cloud infrastructure.
• Oversee performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and cost optimization strategies.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Active Secret security clearance or higher
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevSecOps, or enterprise infrastructure management.
• Extensive experience working with at least one major cloud provider in a DoD or US Government context (AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP).
• Experience with maintaining secure cloud environments and alignment with the DoD Cloud SRG, NIST controls, and government cybersecurity requirements.
• Expertise in Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent IaC tools.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud networking, security, IAM, and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in automation and configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration in cloud environments.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities.

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.

Don’t meet every single requirement? 

Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team

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.

MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.

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