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You will design, deploy, and manage secure cloud infrastructure, including compute instances, virtual cloud networks (VCNs), storage, identity and access management (IAM), and database services. You will develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform, build and optimize GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and automate cloud provisioning, configuration, and operational processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and reliability. Working as part of a small, experienced technical team, you will collaborate directly with federal stakeholders to troubleshoot technical challenges, strengthen cloud security, optimize platform performance, and implement solutions aligned with federal security and compliance requirements, including NIST, RMF, and FedRAMP. This position requires working onsite at the customer's location in Washington, DC, four days per week, providing opportunities for direct customer engagement and collaboration. This is a hands-on role where your technical expertise, initiative, and ability to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable Oracle Cloud solutions will directly contribute to mission success.\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.\nIf you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!\nWhat you’ll do:\nYou will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and modernization of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) supporting a mission-critical federal program.\nYou will design, deploy, configure, and manage OCI resources, including compute instances, Virtual Cloud Networks (VCNs), storage, load balancers, identity and access management (IAM), and database services, while developing and maintaining Terraform infrastructure as code and GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate provisioning, configuration, and deployments.\nYour daily responsibilities will include managing cloud networking and connectivity, troubleshooting infrastructure and performance issues, monitoring system health using OCI Monitoring, Logging, and Alarms, and implementing automation through PowerShell, Bash, and Python scripting.\nYou will also support cloud security and compliance by managing access controls, encryption, secrets, and security configurations in accordance with NIST, RMF, FedRAMP, and agency-specific requirements.\nWorking directly with engineering, cybersecurity, and program stakeholders, you will maintain platform availability, optimize cloud resource utilization, strengthen operational reliability, and identify opportunities to modernize infrastructure and streamline service delivery.\nWhat you’ll need to succeed:\nActive Secret clearance with the ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret clearance.\n3+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems engineering, with substantial hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) environments.\nDemonstrated expertise with core OCI services and architecture, including Compute, Virtual Cloud Networks (VCNs), Block and Object Storage, Load Balancers, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and database services.\nStrong hands-on experience with Terraform is a critical requirement, including developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting reusable infrastructure modules, managing state files, and automating cloud infrastructure deployments.\nSolid PowerShell Bash, and/or Python scripting to automate cloud provisioning, system configuration, maintenance, and operational processes.\nWorking experience building, maintaining, and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines using GitLab to support automated infrastructure deployments and application delivery.\nStrong understanding of OCI networking, including VCNs, subnets, route tables, Network Security Groups (NSGs), security lists, Dynamic Routing Gateways (DRGs), and VPN/FastConnect connectivity.\nFamiliarity with federal cloud security frameworks such as FedRAMP, NIST, and RMF.\nStrong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to independently diagnose complex infrastructure issues, recommend solutions, and communicate technical findings to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.\nAbility to work onsite in downtown Washington, DC four days per week.\nSALARY RANGE: $150,000 - $180,000\nThe salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: \nThe candidate's professional background and relevant work experience\nThe specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs\nInternal equity and alignment with current team compensation\nThis role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:\nPerformance-based bonuses\nCompany-paid training and/or certifications\nReferral bonuses\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. 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.\nCommitment to Non-Discrimination\nAll 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.\n What we want you to know:\nIn 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.\n Not ready to apply now? \nSign up to join our newsletter here.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7174,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":true,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity","Flexible schedule","Parental leave","Professional development","Retirement plans","Vision insurance","Wellness"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Digital Government","IT Consulting & Digital Transformation","AI Consulting & Integration"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-10T17:47:53Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":21,"reasons":["conf:0","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-11-10T23:38:59Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":180000,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/metrostar-sr-oracle-cloud-engineer-i","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/metrostar-sr-oracle-cloud-engineer-i.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-10T23:38:59Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2444,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-11T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":678241},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=678241"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fmetrostar-sr-oracle-cloud-engineer-i"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":2,"usd":0.2},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fmetrostar-sr-oracle-cloud-engineer-i"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fmetrostar-sr-oracle-cloud-engineer-i"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/metrostar-sr-oracle-cloud-engineer-i\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fmetrostar-sr-oracle-cloud-engineer-i"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":4028555}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"metrostar.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":4028555},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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