Senior Cloud Engineer II

Summary

Join MetroStar as a Sr. Cloud Engineer II and lead the design, automation, and management of large-scale cloud infrastructures. You will be an expert in IaC, CaC, and cloud automation across various cloud providers within a DoD or US Government context. This role involves driving cloud strategy, optimizing infrastructure performance, and ensuring security and compliance. You will mentor junior engineers and lead security initiatives. MetroStar offers a generous benefits package, professional growth opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you're excited about this role, even if your experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification, apply!

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance or higher
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevSecOps, or enterprise infrastructure management
• Extensive experience working with at least one major cloud provider in a DoD or US Government context (AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP)
• Experience with maintaining secure cloud environments and alignment with the DoD Cloud SRG, NIST controls, and government cybersecurity requirements
• Expertise in Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent IaC tools
• Advanced knowledge of cloud networking, security, IAM, and compliance standards
• Proficiency in automation and configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration in cloud environments
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud architecture solutions that align with business objectives
• Automate infrastructure deployments and optimize cloud operations
• Design and maintain high-availability, resilient, and disaster recovery-ready cloud architectures
• Oversee the implementation of CI/CD pipelines to streamline infrastructure deployments
• Mentor junior and mid-level cloud engineers, providing technical guidance and best practices
• Stay ahead of emerging cloud technologies and recommend improvements to cloud strategies
• Lead security, compliance, and governance initiatives for cloud infrastructure
• Oversee performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and cost optimization strategies
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional teams

Benefits

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