Sr. Cloud Engineer III
| Company | MetroStar |
|---|---|
| Location | Reston, VA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Active TS//SCI with CI poly required
- At least 10 years of proven experience in cloud engineering, with expertise in designing, implementing, and managing advanced cloud solutions
- Demonstrated experience in designing and deploying AWS cloud infrastructure solutions at scale, supporting multiple classification domains (e.g., IL5 to IL6+)
- Comprehensive hands-on experience with leading cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and core services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and EBS
- Expert proficiency in creating, managing, and securing server OS images in cloud environments across multiple classification domains using AWS AMIs
- Extensive experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools, including Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible, to automate cloud infrastructure
- Proven expertise in configuring and troubleshooting Linux and Windows Server operating systems in production environments
- Deep understanding of cloud security principles and hands-on experience implementing advanced security controls in cloud environments
- Strong scripting and programming skills in languages such as Python and Bash, with a focus on automating cloud tasks
- Experience working in operational environments, including managing ticket queues and leveraging knowledge bases for issue resolution
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Active Comptia Security+ or other 8140/8570 certificate with at least 1 year before expiration
- Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or AWS SysOps Administrator
Responsibilities
- Analyze and decompose requirements while providing engineering expertise to ensure program requirements are effectively developed and maintained
- Lead the design and implementation of cloud architectures, emphasizing scalability, reliability, and security in accordance with industry standards
- Evaluate and adopt emerging cloud technologies and methodologies to enhance client capabilities and optimize performance
- Create and enforce cloud governance strategies to ensure full compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements
- Oversee the automation of deployment, monitoring, and management workflows to improve efficiency and minimize manual tasks
- Serve as a subject matter expert on cloud engineering, fostering knowledge sharing and supporting the growth of the company’s technical community
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.