Sr. Cloud Engineer II
| Company | MetroStar |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Active Secret security clearance with eligibility for Top Secret
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure environments
- Experience leading a team of cloud engineers, providing guidance on AWS best practices, DevOps strategies, and cloud security frameworks
- Strong knowledge of Azure Active Directory (ADD), encryption, security monitoring, and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, DoD security standards)
- Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub, and Azure DevOps services
- Experience working in multi-cloud and hybrid environments integrating Azure and on-premise infrastructure
- Strong proficiency in Azure networking services (Virtual Networks, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, Express Route, or Azure Load Balancer/Application Gateway)
- Proficient in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and YAML/JSON for cloud automation and system management
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure using Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), Virtual Networks (VNets), Azure SQL Database, Blob Storage, Managed Disks, and Azure Active Directory (AAD)
- Automate Azure resource provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, and Ansible
- Implement Azure cloud security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), Azure DDoS Protection, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, encryption at rest/in transit, and alignment with FedRAMP, NIST, and DoD compliance standards
- Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps Pipelines to streamline deployments and improve delivery velocity
- Utilize Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, Azure Application Insights, and Azure Activity Logs to track system health, troubleshoot issues, and enhance performance
- Configure and optimize Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), Azure DNS, Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, and ExpressRoute for secure and scalable connectivity
- Support Azure cloud migrations and hybrid environments, integrating with on-premises infrastructure using Azure Arc, Azure Migrate, and Azure Site Recovery
- Develop automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, and Bash to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual workloads
- Implement Azure backup strategies, including Azure Backup, blob lifecycle management, and snapshot automation
- Work closely with government agencies, DevOps teams, and security engineers to align Azure-based solutions with mission objectives and compliance requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Azure Solutions Architect certification (preferred) or equivalent Azure certification