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Metrostarsystems

Sr. Cloud Engineer II (6866)

Washington, DC

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Role family
Engineering
Seniority
Senior
Stated salary
$150,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
9 Oct 2026

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the posting

Sr. Cloud Engineer II to design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure cloud infrastructure across multi-cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud platforms, automation, and DevOps practices, driving reliability and performance through infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines. This role requires strong collaboration skills to partner with cross-functional teams, ensuring cloud solutions align with business goals and industry best practice.

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 optimize cloud infrastructure, automate deployments, and ensure system reliability across production environments.

Collaborate with engineering, security, and product teams to troubleshoot issues, implement best practices, and continuously improve performance and scalability.

Review architecture, mentor team members, and drive initiatives that enhance our cloud capabilities and operational excellence.

What you’ll need to succeed:

Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field and ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.

7+ years of experience building and supporting AWS Cloud and DevSecOps environments, including services such as EKS, EC2, and Lambda.

Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).

Strong experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments using tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Harness, CloudBees, GitHub Actions, or GitLab.

Experience integrating security into DevOps (DevSecOps), including secure-by-design principles, zero-trust architecture, vulnerability scanning, and automated security testing.

Familiarity with code quality and security tools (e.g., SonarQube, Nexus IQ, Checkmarx, Prisma Cloud).

Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Splunk, ELK, Grafana, Prometheus) and data streaming technologies such as AWS Kinesis.

Proficiency in Linux and scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).

Experience working in Agile environments, with strong collaboration and communication skills.

SALARY RANGE: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00

The 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:

The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience

The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs

Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation

This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:

Performance-based bonuses

Company-paid training and/or certifications

Referral bonuses

Application 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.

Additional Compensation : This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.

Benefits : All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Parental Leave and dependent care

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance and wellness programs

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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