Sr. Cloud Engineer III (6805)

METROSTAR, INC.
Washington, DC, United States
14 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$174,000.0 - $220,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud Amazon S3 Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Security Cloud Engineering Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language) Cloud Services Ansible
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Cloud Platform System Cloudformation Containerization Functional Programming Terraform Serverless Computing Docker Microservices

Job description

  • Support the design and implementation of cloud-based architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security in alignment with industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, troubleshoot issues, and optimize cloud infrastructure.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to a team of cloud engineers, reviewing their work, and helping them solve complex technical challenges.
  • Engage with stakeholders to translate technical requirements into actionable solutions, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and stay current on evolving cloud technologies and compliance standards.
  • Provide requirement decomposition/definition and engineering expertise to assure program requirements are developed and sustained.
  • Prepare operating instructions and end user training.
  • Develop and implement cloud governance strategies, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
  • Lead efforts to automate deployment, monitoring, and management processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual intervention.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on cloud engineering best practices, participating in knowledge sharing and contributing to the company’s technical community.
  • Participate in all phases of risk management assessments and architecture.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect, Senior Cloud Engineer, or similar role, with a strong emphasis on cloud-based solution design and architecture.
  • Extensive experience building and leading AWS cloud infrastructure solutions at scale across multiple classification domains (IL5 to IL6+) simultaneously, including hands-on use of core services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, EBS, etc).
  • Extensive hands-on cloud experience with AWS (Azure and/or GCP preferred).
  • Expert-level skills in creating, managing, and hardening desktop OS images in the cloud (e.g., AMIs) across multiple classification domains.
  • In-depth understanding of modern cloud architecture patterns, including microservices, serverless computing, and containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Strong background in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible, with a focus on automated, repeatable cloud infrastructure delivery.
  • In-depth understanding of cloud security best practices and hands-on experience implementing security controls in cloud environments, including integration with enterprise authentication and authorization systems (e.g., IAM, SSO, federation).
  • Excellent scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation, tooling, and orchestration.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a track record of developing innovative solutions to complex technical problems in large-scale cloud environments.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

SALARY RANGE: $174,000 - $220,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

  • The candidate’s professional background and relevant work experience
  • The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
  • Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation

Benefits & conditions

  • This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Company-paid training and/or certifications
  • Referral bonuses

To apply for this position, please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page: https://www.metrostar.com/jobs/

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.

Additional Compensation : This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.

Benefits : All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

  • 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

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 (https://www.metrostar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/MetroStar-CultureGuide-2025.pdf) and benefits (https://www.metrostar.com/join-us/) . Plus, check out our accolades. (https://blog.metrostar.com/news/tag/awards)

About the company

We know that you can’t have great technology services (https://www.metrostar.com/) 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.

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