Cloud Engineer (6903)
- Level
- Mid
Not stated in the posting: salary, work type, visa.
Open. First seen 4 November 2026.
About the role
As a Cloud Engineer, you will support the design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of secure AWS cloud environments supporting critical government missions.
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We know that you can’t 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 you’ll do:
- Build, configure, operate, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure, including environments in AWS GovCloud, using services such as EC2, EBS, S3, VPC, IAM, and AWS Organizations.
- Proactively pick up and manage support tickets, collaborating with teammates to troubleshoot infrastructure, access, and networking issues, implement solutions, and follow through to resolution.
- Communicate ticket status, technical issues, and resolutions clearly to teammates and stakeholders.
- Continue deepening AWS knowledge and technical skills, and contribute to improvements in team processes and documentation.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Active TS/SCI
- 2+ years of experience building, supporting, or troubleshooting cloud infrastructure; plus prior experience supporting infrastructure in AWS GovCloud.
- Experience with AWS services including EC2, EBS, S3, VPC, IAM (users, roles, policies), and AWS Organizations.
- Experience working in a ticket-driven support environment, with a willingness to proactively pick up, troubleshoot, and resolve tickets.
- Foundational understanding of cloud architecture principles and the AWS Well-Architected Framework, along with a conceptual understanding of cloud networking (e.g., VPCs and security groups).
- Willingness to learn, deepen technical skills, and collaborate with teammates to troubleshoot issues and support cloud infrastructure.
Leveling and Salary:
This position may be filled at the Cloud Engineer I, II, or III level. The level offered will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, technical depth, level of independence, architecture experience, and overall qualifications.
- Cloud Engineer I: 4–7 years of relevant experience | $150,000–$185,000
- Cloud Engineer II: 8–9 years of relevant experience | $190,000–$210,000
- Cloud Engineer III: 10+ years of relevant experience | $200,000–$235,000
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Application 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:
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- 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 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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IAM
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AWS
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The team: DIA CDP
This role is one of 19 open in DIA CDP. 18 were posted in the last 30 days.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
CI/CD (15 of 19), AWS (12 of 19), Bash (10 of 19), Docker (10 of 19), Linux (10 of 19), Python (10 of 19), GitLab (9 of 19)
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- Platform Engineer (6842) (Up to $25k Sign-on) posted Oct 13
- Infrastructure Engineer (6842) (Up to $25k Sign-on) posted Oct 13
- DevOps Engineer (6842) (Up to $25k Sign-on) posted Oct 13
- Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) II (6836) (25k Sign-on) posted Oct 13
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