We are seeking a skilled Sr. Cloud Engineer I to design, deploy, and manage cloud-based infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) best practices. The ideal candidate will have experience working with one or more cloud providers (AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP) and will play a key role in automating, optimizing, and securing cloud environments for high-volume data workloads. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of cloud architectures, and hands-on expertise in cloud automation tools.
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, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions with a focus on big data storage and processing.
- Implement scalable and automated infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
- Configure and optimize cloud storage solutions (Amazon S3, Azure Data Lake, Google Cloud Storage, OCI Object Storage) for efficient big data management.
- Automate cloud configurations and deployments using Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
- Optimize big data workloads for performance, cost efficiency, and security compliance.
- Monitor and troubleshoot data infrastructure, network performance, and cloud security concerns.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline data infrastructure updates and deployments.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of cloud configurations, data processing workflows, and best practices.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- An active Secret DoD clearance
- 4-6 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure automation.
- Hands-on experience with at least one cloud provider (AWS, Azure, OCI or GCP).
- Strong proficiency in IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent.
- Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) and scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- Experience with cloud-native big data tools such as AWS EMR, Azure Synapse, Google BigQuery, or OCI Big Data Service.
- Expertise in data pipeline orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow, AWS Glue, or Azure Data Factory.
- Knowledge of cloud networking, IAM, and security best practices.
- Excellent troubleshooting and performance optimization skills.
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.
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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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MetroStar is a digital services and management consulting company specializing in emerging technologies within the public sector. MetroStar is a mission accelerator - we embrace disruptions in tech to propel progress. Through our user-centric capabilities, we create new paths to government innovation and shape thoughtful outcomes for the people.
