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MetroStar · 4 weeks ago

Sr. Cloud Engineer II (5877)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$128K/yr - $170K/yr

7+ years exp

MetroStar Systems is dedicated to building exceptional technology services through its talented teams. The Sr. Cloud Engineer II will design, deploy, and optimize cloud-based infrastructure within Microsoft Azure, ensuring systems are secure, scalable, and compliant 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 Azure cloud infrastructure using Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), Virtual Networks (VNets), Azure SQL Database, Blob Storage, Managed Disks, and Azure Active Directory (AAD)

Automate Azure resource provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, and Ansible

Implement Azure cloud security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), Azure DDoS Protection, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, encryption at rest/in transit, and alignment with FedRAMP, NIST, and DoD compliance standards

Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps Pipelines to streamline deployments and improve delivery velocity

Utilize Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, Azure Application Insights, and Azure Activity Logs to track system health, troubleshoot issues, and enhance performance

Configure and optimize Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), Azure DNS, Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, and ExpressRoute for secure and scalable connectivity

Support Azure cloud migrations and hybrid environments, integrating with on-premises infrastructure using Azure Arc, Azure Migrate, and Azure Site Recovery

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

Implement Azure backup strategies, including Azure Backup, blob lifecycle management, and snapshot automation

Work closely with government agencies, DevOps teams, and security engineers to align Azure-based solutions with mission objectives and compliance requirements

Qualification

Microsoft AzureTerraformDevOpsAzure SecurityCI/CD PipelinesPythonAnsibleAzure NetworkingBashPowerShellYAML/JSONAzure Active DirectoryCompliance Frameworks

Required

You have an active Secret security clearance with eligibility for Top Secret

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

Minimum 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure environments

You have experience leading a team of cloud engineers, providing guidance on AWS best practices, DevOps strategies, and cloud security frameworks

You have strong knowledge of Azure Active Directory (ADD), encryption, security monitoring, and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, DoD security standards)

You have hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub, and Azure DevOps services

You have experience working in multi-cloud and hybrid environments integrating Azure, and on-premise infrastructure

You have strong proficiency in Azure networking services (Virtual Networks, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, Express Route, or Azure Load Balancer/Application Gateway)

You are proficient in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and YAML/JSON for cloud automation and system management

Preferred

You have an Azure Solutions Architect certification (preferred) or equivalent Azure 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