1 day ago
Washington, DC, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$110k - $140k/yr
Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, modernize, and secure Microsoft Azure infrastructure supporting a mission-critical federal program.
- Design, deploy, and manage Azure virtual machines, networking, storage, identity services, and platform services.
- Develop and maintain Terraform infrastructure as code and GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated provisioning, configuration, and deployments.
- Administer and optimize Azure Virtual Desktop environments, including host pools, session hosts, FSLogix profiles, and Microsoft 365 integrations.
- Troubleshoot infrastructure and connectivity issues and monitor system health using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
- Implement automation with PowerShell and Bash scripting and maintain operations aligned with NIST, RMF, FedRAMP, and agency requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, federal, and program stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable cloud solutions.
Requirements
- Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret clearance.
- At least 3 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems engineering with substantial hands-on Azure experience.
- Demonstrated experience implementing and operating real Microsoft Azure environments and core services.
- Strong experience with Terraform.
- PowerShell scripting ability for automation and system configuration.
- Experience troubleshooting GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
- Production experience with Azure Virtual Desktop, including host pools, session hosts, and FSLogix.
- Experience supporting Azure networking, including VNets, routing, NSGs, and VPN or ExpressRoute.
- Familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST, and RMF cloud security frameworks.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and reasoning skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work onsite in downtown Washington, DC four days per week.
Benefits
- Annual salary range of $110,000-$140,000, with potential performance-based bonuses and additional incentives.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Parental leave and dependent care support.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Professional development, company-paid training, and certification opportunities.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs.
- Full-time role with applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled.
About MetroStar
MetroStar provides IT services and software solutions to U.S. federal civilian and defense agencies, focusing on digital transformation, AI/ML, application modernization, enterprise IT, and human-centered design. The company operates on government contracts to deliver secure systems and mission-support applications. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, MetroStar is privately held and a portfolio company of Veritas Capital.