As Cloud Engineer, you’ll design, deploy, and manage cloud-based infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) best practices. The ideal candidate will have experience working with one or more cloud providers within a Government/DoD context (AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP) and will play a key role in automating, optimizing, and securing cloud environments. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of cloud architectures, and hands-on expertise in cloud automation tools.
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 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.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- 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)
Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
What we want you to know:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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