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MetroStar · 1 day ago

Sr. Cloud Engineer I (6141)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$128K/yr - $167K/yr

5+ years exp

MetroStar is dedicated to building exceptional technology services through its talented workforce. They are seeking a Sr. Cloud Engineer I to design, deploy, and optimize cloud-based infrastructure within AWS, ensuring security and compliance with federal standards.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud Data ServicesCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningManagement ConsultingMobileSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure using EC2, VPC, RDS, S3, EBS, and IAM

Automate AWS resource provisioning and configuration using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible

Implement cloud security best practices, including IAM roles, AWS Shield, AWS Macie, encryption, and FedRAMP compliance

Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, and AWS CodePipeline to streamline deployments

Utilize AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and Log Insights to track system health, troubleshoot issues, and enhance performance

Configure and optimize AWS VPCs, Route 53, Elastic Load Balancers (ELB), and AWS Direct Connect

Support AWS cloud migrations and hybrid environments, integrating with on-premises and multi-cloud architectures

Develop automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, and Bash to improve efficiency and reduce manual workload

Implement AWS backup strategies, including S3 lifecycle policies, AWS Backup, and snapshot automation

Work closely with government agencies, DevOps teams, and security engineers to align AWS solutions with mission objectives

Qualification

AWS architectureTerraformDevOps methodologiesCloud security best practicesAWS Certified Solutions ArchitectCI/CD pipelinesMulti-cloud experienceNetworking servicesScripting languagesCollaboration skills

Required

Minimum 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration, with a strong focus on AWS environments

Cloud Security & Compliance: Strong knowledge of AWS IAM, encryption, security monitoring, and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, DoD security standards)

DevOps & Automation: Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub, and AWS DevOps services

Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Cloud Experience: Experience working in multi-cloud and hybrid environments integrating AWS, Azure, and on-premise infrastructure

Networking Expertise: Strong proficiency in AWS networking services (VPC, Route 53, VPN, Direct Connect, and ELB)

Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and YAML/JSON for cloud automation and system management

Ability to be onsite in Washington, DC 5 days/week

Has an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a higher clearance

Preferred

Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (Preferred) or equivalent AWS certification

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Parental Leave and dependent care

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Company

MetroStar

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MetroStar is a leading provider of secure digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions, specializing in delivering cutting-edge IT services to government agencies and defense organizations.

Founded in 1999

Reston, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees