Cloud Engineer

Summary

Join MetroStar as a Cloud Engineer and design, deploy, and manage cloud-based infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) best practices. You will leverage your experience with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP) within a Government/DoD context. This role demands strong problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of cloud architectures, and expertise in cloud automation tools. You will automate, optimize, and secure cloud environments, collaborating with development and security teams. MetroStar offers a generous benefits package, professional growth opportunities, and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevSecOps, or infrastructure automation
• Hands-on experience with at least one cloud provider (AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP)
• Strong proficiency in IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent
• Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) and scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Knowledge of cloud networking, IAM, and security best practices
• Excellent troubleshooting and performance optimization skills
• Willingness to learn and collaborate in a fast-paced cloud environment
• Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, OCI Foundations, or Google Cloud Associate)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
• Automate cloud configurations and deployments using Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
• Monitor cloud environments, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance and cost efficiency
• Ensure security and compliance requirements are met across cloud deployments
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated cloud resource provisioning
• Collaborate with development and security teams to integrate cloud best practices into workflows
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of cloud configurations, processes, and best practices

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Professional growth
• Valuable time to recharge