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Sr. AWS Cloud Engineer III; Security Clearance

Job in Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia, 20170, USA
Listing for: MetroStar Systems Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-05
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, AWS, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 220000 - 290000 USD Yearly USD 220000.00 290000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Sr. AWS Cloud Engineer III (6823) with Security Clearance
As a Sr. 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.

We know that you can't have great technology services without amazing people. At Metro Star, 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:
* 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:
* 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 Cloud Formation.
* Experience supporting AWS Gov Cloud and/or other classified AWS environments.
* Strong infrastructure-as-code experience using Terraform, Cloud Formation 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, Power Shell, 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. SALARY RANGE: $220,000 - $290,000 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 Metro Star, 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:  Final date to receive applications:
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…
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