Full-Time

Cloud Engineer

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MetroStar

MetroStar

201-500 employees

Technology solutions for government agencies

Government & Public Sector
Enterprise Software

Senior

Reston, VA, USA

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Cloud Engineering
Required Skills
Bash
Microsoft Azure
Python
Postman
CloudFormation
AWS
Terraform
Ansible
Linux/Unix
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Active TS//SCI with CI poly
  • Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in cloud engineering, with a focus on designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions.
  • Experience building AWS cloud infrastructure solutions at scale across multiple classification domains (IL5 to IL6+) simultaneously
  • Extensive hands-on experience with leading cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, EBS, etc..
  • Expert-level skills in creating, managing, and hardening desktop OS images across multiple classification domains in the cloud using AMIs
  • Expertise in automating deployment and configuration of virtual Linux developer desktops in the cloud, to include understanding of common developer tools such as VSCode and Postman
  • Expertise integrating with enterprise authentication and authorization systems.
  • Strong background in infrastructure-as-code (IAC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
  • In-depth understanding of cloud security best practices and experience implementing security controls in a cloud environment.
  • Excellent scripting and programming skills (Python, Bash, etc.).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex cloud-related issues.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
  • Provide requirement decomposition/definition and engineering expertise to assure program requirements are developed and sustained.
  • Work with government stakeholders design, develop, integrate, and test solutions for complex technical requirements
  • Prepare operating instructions and end user training.
  • 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.
  • Drive the evaluation and adoption of new cloud technologies, tools, and methodologies to continuously enhance our client’s cloud capabilities.
  • 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.

MetroStar creates technology solutions to improve digital experiences for government agencies. They modernize IT infrastructure and develop digital tools, such as a pandemic relief eligibility tool for farmers and virtual training platforms for law enforcement. MetroStar stands out by tailoring its services specifically to government needs, generating revenue through contracts and partnerships. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency and innovation in public sector operations.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$4.4M

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1999

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for virtual training platforms boosts MetroStar's market opportunities.
  • Partnership with Salesforce enhances MetroStar's AI-driven data analytics capabilities.
  • Expansion into broadband access initiatives opens new revenue streams for MetroStar.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like NTT Data limits high-value contract opportunities.
  • Regulatory hurdles may challenge MetroStar's broadband expansion efforts.

What makes MetroStar unique

  • MetroStar specializes in digital services for government agencies, focusing on IT modernization.
  • The company excels in creating virtual training platforms for international law enforcement.
  • MetroStar's Comet design system streamlines digital service delivery for federal agencies.

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