Sr. Cloud Architect III

As a Sr. Cloud Architect III 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.

We know that you cant 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 youll 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 companys technical community.
• Participate in all phases of risk management assessments and architecture.

What youll need to succeed:

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance.
• Certification to meet 8140/8570 standards (e.g. Security or above).
• 10 years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect Senior Cloud Engineer or similar role with a strong emphasis on cloud-based solution design and architecture.
• Extensive experience building and leading AWS cloud infrastructure solutions at scale across multiple classification domains (IL5 to IL6) simultaneously including hands-on use of core services (e.g. EC2 S3 Lambda EBS etc).
• Extensive hands-on cloud experience with AWS (Azure and/or GCP preferred).
• Expert-level skills in creating managing and hardening desktop OS images in the cloud (e.g. AMIs) across multiple classification domains.
• In-depth understanding of modern cloud architecture patterns including microservices serverless computing and containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong background in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform CloudFormation or Ansible with a focus on automated repeatable cloud infrastructure delivery.
• In-depth understanding of cloud security best practices and hands-on experience implementing security controls in cloud environments including integration with enterprise authentication and authorization systems (e.g. IAM SSO federation).
• Excellent scripting and programming skills (e.g. Python Bash) for automation tooling and orchestration.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with a track record of developing innovative solutions to complex technical problems in large-scale cloud environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

SALARY RANGE: $174000 - $220000

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 candidates 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

To apply for this position please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page: 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. Thats 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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