MetroStar

Sr. AWS Cloud Engineer III (6823)

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Reston, VA, USASenior

Base Salary

$220k - $290k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure AWS cloud architectures.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, troubleshoot issues, and optimize cloud infrastructure.
  • Mentor cloud engineers, review their work, and provide technical guidance on complex challenges.
  • Translate stakeholder requirements into actionable cloud engineering solutions.
  • Develop cloud governance strategies and maintain compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
  • Automate deployment, monitoring, and cloud management processes.
  • Prepare operating instructions and end-user training.
  • Participate in risk management assessments and architecture activities.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and contribute to technical knowledge sharing.

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with a current CI Poly.
  • 10+ years of relevant IT, systems, or infrastructure experience.
  • At least 5 years of hands-on AWS cloud engineering experience.
  • Experience designing, building, supporting, and troubleshooting AWS infrastructure in classified government environments.
  • Experience with AWS GovCloud and/or other classified AWS environments.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services including EC2, EBS, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, and CloudFormation.
  • Strong infrastructure-as-code experience using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
  • Experience implementing IAM, SSO, federation, security baselines, and account-auditing policies.
  • Experience securing and hardening Linux or Windows cloud systems according to security and RMF requirements.
  • Scripting and automation experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash, or a similar language.
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

  • 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 opportunities, including company-paid training and certifications.
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs.
  • Potential performance-based, referral, and additional compensation incentives.

Tech Stack

AnsibleAWSBashLinuxPowerShellPythonTerraformWindows

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About MetroStar

501-1,000 employees

MetroStar, a Veritas Capital portfolio company, is delivering next-generation products and solutions to U.S. government agencies. Focused on mission acceleration and cutting-edge technology, we equip agencies with the tools and strategies needed to navigate the future of national security, including AI, digital transformation, application modernization, and enterprise IT. We are eclectic – coders, creatives, strategists, and everything in between. To find out why we love what we do and to search our open positions, visit us at metrostar.com/join-us

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