Sr. Cloud Engineer I (6141)

MetroStar Systems•Washington, DC

58d•$128,000 - $167,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr. Cloud Engineer I (AWS), you'll be responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing cloud-based infrastructure within Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role requires expertise in AWS 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. 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

Minimum 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration, with a strong focus on AWS environments.
Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (Preferred) or equivalent AWS certification.
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.

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.