Sr. Cloud Engineer I (6496)

MetroStar•Washington, DC

3d•$128,000 - $151,000

About The Position

The Sr. Cloud Engineer (Azure) I will be responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing cloud-based infrastructure within Microsoft Azure. This role requires expertise in Azure architecture, automation, security best practices, and DevOps methodologies. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure cloud systems are secure, scalable, and compliant with federal standards. MetroStar is committed to its people and has a two-decade legacy of building strong teams, driven by the mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance.
5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure environments.
3+ years of experience with Azure Cloud Engineering, IaC (Terraform), GiLab, and CI/CD pipelines.
4+ years of experience with PowerShell scripting.
Hands-on experience with Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub, and Azure DevOps services.
Experience working in multi-cloud and hybrid environments integrating Azure and on-premise infrastructure.
Strong proficiency in Azure networking services (e.g., Virtual Networks, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, or Azure Load Balancer/Application Gateway).
Strong knowledge of Azure Active Directory (AAD), encryption, security monitoring, and compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, DoD security standards).
Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and YAML/JSON for cloud automation and system management.

Nice To Haves

Azure Solutions Architect certification (preferred) or equivalent Azure certification.

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.