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Sr. Cloud Engineer II (6499)

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MetroStar Systems

MetroStar Systems

Hybrid - Local to D.C. metro area
Hybrid
Posted April 1, 2026

Job Description

As a Sr. Cloud Engineer II, you will design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure cloud infrastructure across multi-cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud platforms, automation, and DevOps practices, driving reliability and performance through infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines. This role requires strong collaboration skills to partner with cross-functional teams, ensuring cloud solutions align with business goals and industry best practice

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!

What you’ll do:

  • Design and optimize cloud infrastructure, automating deployments, and ensuring system reliability across production environments. 
  • Collaborate with engineering, security, and product teams to troubleshoot issues, implement best practices, and continuously improve performance and scalability. 
  • Review architecture, mentor team members, and drive initiatives that enhance our cloud capabilities and operational excellence.

What you’ll need to succeed:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field
  • The ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance
  • 7+ years of experience building and supporting AWS Cloud and DevSecOps environments, including services such as EKS, EC2, and Lambda
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)
  • Strong experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments using tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Harness, CloudBees, GitHub Actions, or GitLab
  • Experience integrating security into DevOps (DevSecOps), including secure-by-design principles, zero-trust architecture, vulnerability scanning, and automated security testing
  • Familiarity with code quality and security tools (e.g., SonarQube, Nexus IQ, Checkmarx, Prisma Cloud)
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Splunk, ELK, Grafana, Prometheus) and data streaming technologies such as AWS Kinesis
  • Proficiency in Linux and scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
  • Experience working in Agile environments, with strong collaboration and communication skills

SALARY RANGE: $138,000 - $161,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: 

  • The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
  • The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
  • Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
  • This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
    • Performance-based bonuses
    • Company-paid training and/or certifications
    • Referral bonuses

 

To apply for this position, please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page: https://www.metrostar.com/jobs/

Application Deadline:  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.

Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

  • Health, dental, and vision in
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