Cloud Engineer (6851)

Location: Reston, VA

Department: DIA CDP

As a Cloud Engineer, you will support the design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of secure AWS cloud environments supporting critical government missions. You will work across cloud infrastructure, automation, security, operations, and architecture to help deliver reliable and scalable cloud services.

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.

What you’ll do:

• Design, deploy, configure, operate, and maintain secure AWS cloud infrastructure in classified government environments.
• Work with AWS services such as EC2, EBS, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, CloudFormation, and related cloud technologies.
• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, access, networking, application, and service issues in complex environments.
• Communicate technical issues, recommendations, and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay current on AWS services, cloud technologies, security requirements, and emerging engineering practices.
• Participate in team knowledge sharing and contribute to the continuous improvement of cloud engineering and operational processes.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance.
• Relevant cloud, systems, infrastructure, or engineering experience appropriate to the level for which you are being considered.
• Hands-on experience designing, building, supporting, or troubleshooting cloud infrastructure.
• Strong AWS experience, including services such as EC2, EBS, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, and CloudFormation.
• Experience supporting AWS GovCloud, classified AWS environments, or other secure government cloud environments.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Experience implementing cloud security controls and working within established security and compliance requirements.
• Experience with IAM, authentication, authorization, SSO, federation, or similar enterprise identity technologies.
• Experience securing and hardening Linux or Windows cloud systems.
• Scripting and automation experience using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or a similar language.
• Understanding of cloud architecture patterns, networking, microservices, serverless computing, and container technologies.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, or similar container platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with technical and cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Leveling and Salary:

This position may be filled at the Cloud Engineer I, II, or III level. The level offered will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, technical depth, level of independence, architecture experience, and overall qualifications.

• Cloud Engineer I: 4–7 years of relevant experience | $150,000–$185,000
• Cloud Engineer II: 8–9 years of relevant experience | $190,000–$210,000
• Cloud Engineer III: 10+ years of relevant experience | $200,000–$235,000