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You will work across cloud infrastructure, automation, security, operations, and architecture to help deliver reliable and scalable cloud services.\nWe 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.\nWhat you’ll do:\nDesign, deploy, configure, operate, and maintain secure AWS cloud infrastructure in classified government environments.\nWork with AWS services such as EC2, EBS, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, CloudFormation, and related cloud technologies.\nTroubleshoot cloud infrastructure, access, networking, application, and service issues in complex environments.\nCommunicate technical issues, recommendations, and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nStay current on AWS services, cloud technologies, security requirements, and emerging engineering practices.\nParticipate in team knowledge sharing and contribute to the continuous improvement of cloud engineering and operational processes.\nWhat you’ll need to succeed:\nActive TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance.\nRelevant cloud, systems, infrastructure, or engineering experience appropriate to the level for which you are being considered.\nHands-on experience designing, building, supporting, or troubleshooting cloud infrastructure.\nStrong AWS experience, including services such as EC2, EBS, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, and CloudFormation.\nExperience supporting AWS GovCloud, classified AWS environments, or other secure government cloud environments.\nExperience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.\nExperience implementing cloud security controls and working within established security and compliance requirements.\nExperience with IAM, authentication, authorization, SSO, federation, or similar enterprise identity technologies.\nExperience securing and hardening Linux or Windows cloud systems.\nScripting and automation experience using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or a similar language.\nUnderstanding of cloud architecture patterns, networking, microservices, serverless computing, and container technologies.\nExperience with Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, or similar container platforms.\nStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to work independently as well as collaboratively with technical and cross-functional teams.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.\nLeveling and Salary:\nThis 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.\nCloud Engineer I: 4-7 years of relevant experience | $150,000-$185,000\nCloud Engineer II: 8-9 years of relevant experience | $190,000-$210,000\nCloud Engineer III: 10+ years of relevant experience | $200,000-$235,000\nApplication Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.\nAdditional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.\nBenefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\nPaid time off (PTO) and holidays\nParental Leave and dependent care\nFlexible work arrangements\nProfessional development opportunities\nEmployee assistance and wellness programs\nLike we said, we are big fans of our people. 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