Sr. Cloud Engineer I (6234)

MetroStar Systems•Reston, VA

27d

About The Position

As Sr. Cloud Engineer I, you'll play a pivotal role in architecting, designing, and implementing innovative cloud solutions that enable our clients to harness the full potential of cloud technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for building robust, scalable cloud infrastructures while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration, optimized performance, and efficient delivery of solutions. 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!

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with CI poly required
At least 4-7 years of proven experience in cloud engineering, with expertise in designing, implementing, and managing advanced cloud solutions
Demonstrated experience in designing and deploying AWS cloud infrastructure solutions at scale, supporting multiple classification domains (e.g., IL5 to IL6+)
Comprehensive hands-on experience with leading cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and core services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and EBS
Expert proficiency in creating, managing, and securing server OS images in cloud environments across multiple classification domains using AWS AMIs
Extensive experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools, including Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible, to automate cloud infrastructure
Proven expertise in configuring and troubleshooting Linux and Windows Server operating systems in production environments
Deep understanding of cloud security principles and hands-on experience implementing advanced security controls in cloud environments
Strong scripting and programming skills in languages such as Python and Bash, with a focus on automating cloud tasks
Experience working in operational environments, including managing ticket queues and leveraging knowledge bases for issue resolution
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Active Comptia Security+ or other 8140/8570 certificate with at least 1 year before expiration
Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or AWS SysOps Administrator

Responsibilities

Analyze and decompose requirements while providing engineering expertise to ensure program requirements are effectively developed and maintained
Lead the design and implementation of cloud architectures, emphasizing scalability, reliability, and security in accordance with industry standards
Evaluate and adopt emerging cloud technologies and methodologies to enhance client capabilities and optimize performance
Create and enforce cloud governance strategies to ensure full compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements
Oversee the automation of deployment, monitoring, and management workflows to improve efficiency and minimize manual tasks
Serve as a subject matter expert on cloud engineering, fostering knowledge sharing and supporting the growth of the company's technical community