Senior AWS Cloud Engineer (6805)
MetroStar· Defense & Intelligence· Aug 25, 2026 · 2mo agoReposted 63 days ago
Reston, VA
In office
Full-time
Senior
$174K–$220K
10+ years exp
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Job description
As a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer, you will be a key player in architecting, designing, and implementing cloud solutions that empower our clients to leverage the full potential of cloud technologies. You will be responsible for the development of a robust and scalable cloud infrastructure, serve as a technical mentor who guides, supports and accelerates the professional growth of junior engineers, all while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery to the missions.
Work is 5 days onsite in a SCIF, Reston, VA.
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:
Support the design and implementation of cloud-based architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security in alignment with industry best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, troubleshoot issues, and optimize cloud infrastructure.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to a team of cloud engineers, reviewing their work, and helping them solve complex technical challenges.
Engage with stakeholders to translate technical requirements into actionable solutions, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and stay current on evolving cloud technologies and compliance standards.
Provide requirement decomposition/definition and engineering expertise to assure program requirements are developed and sustained.
Prepare operating instructions and end user training.
Develop and implement cloud governance strategies, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Lead efforts to automate deployment, monitoring, and management processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual intervention.
Act as a subject matter expert on cloud engineering best practices, participating in knowledge sharing and contributing to the company's technical community.
Participate in all phases of risk management assessments and architecture.
What you’ll need to succeed:
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance with a current CI Poly.
10+ years of relevant IT, systems or infrastructure experience, including 5+ years of hands-on AWS cloud engineering experience.
Experience designing, building, supporting and troubleshooting AWS cloud infrastructure in classified government environments.
Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, EBS, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda and CloudFormation.
Experience supporting AWS GovCloud and/or other classified AWS environments.
Strong infrastructure-as-code experience using Terraform, CloudFormation or Ansible.
Experience implementing cloud security controls, including IAM, SSO, federation, security baselines and account-auditing policies.
Experience securing and hardening Linux or Windows cloud systems in accordance with applicable security and RMF requirements.
Scripting and automation experience using Python, PowerShell, Bash or a similar language.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex cloud environments.
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting AWS environments across multiple classification domains.
Experience creating, managing and hardening Amazon Machine Images or other cloud-based OS images.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or EKS.
Experience with microservices or serverless architecture.
Experience with Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
AWS cloud certification.
Experience providing architecture guidance or supporting large-scale cloud-modernization initiatives.
SALARY RANGE: $174,000 - $220,000
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.
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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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