Sr. Cloud Engineer II (5655)

MetroStarWashington D.c., United StatesOnsite

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 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:

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.

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, 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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Life at MetroStar

MetroStar is a digital services and management consulting company specializing in emerging technologies within the public sector. MetroStar is a mission accelerator - we embrace disruptions in tech to propel progress. Through our user-centric capabilities, we create new paths to government innovation and shape thoughtful outcomes for the people. We are eclectic – coders, creatives, strategists, and everything in between. To find out why we love what we do and to search our open positions, visit us at metrostar.com/join-us

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