Sr. Systems Engineer II

As Sr. Systems Engineer II, you’ll lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud environments with a focus on performance, scalability, and security. The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing SaaS platforms, optimizing data connections across cloud environments, and ensuring compliance with federal government cybersecurity requirements. This role involves architecting high-performance cloud solutions, integrating SaaS applications, and implementing robust security measures to meet federal standards.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed withour 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:

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud architectures with a focus on performance, reliability, and security.
• Optimize SaaS platforms for seamless integration with enterprise cloud environments.
• Architect and manage secure data connections across cloud environments, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Implement and maintain cloud security best practices to meet federal cybersecurity requirements (e.g., NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, DISA STIGs, Zero Trust Architecture).
• Monitor cloud infrastructure for performance bottlenecks and scalability challenges, implementing optimization strategies.
• Develop and enforce cloud governance policies, including IAM, access controls, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for automation and efficiency.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and best practices to enhance cloud and SaaS performance.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and stakeholders on cloud architectures and security practices.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• An active Secret DoD clearance
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cloud Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture, systems engineering, or IT infrastructure management.
• Proven experience managing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP) with a focus on performance and scale.
• Strong understanding of federal government cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST, FedRAMP, DISA STIGs, and/or Zero Trust.
• Expertise in designing and managing high-performance, scalable cloud environments.
• Deep knowledge of SaaS architecture, API integrations, and cloud-native services.
• Strong background in cloud security, IAM, encryption, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) for cloud automation.
• Understanding of networking principles, including VPNs, firewalls, and cloud-native networking.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to optimize cloud resources for cost and performance.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.