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Sr. AWS Cloud Engineer III (6823)

MetroStar
Location
Hybrid - Reston, VA
Posted
16 days ago
Department
MetroStar Innovation Lab
Salary
$220,000 - $290,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with a current CI Poly
  • 10+ years of relevant IT, systems or infrastructure experience
  • 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 CloudFormation
  • Experience supporting AWS GovCloud and/or other classified AWS environments
What the job really is

As a Sr. AWS Cloud Engineer, you will architect, design, and implement cloud solutions while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your responsibilities include developing scalable cloud infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring compliance with security standards. You will also engage with stakeholders to translate technical requirements into actionable solutions and participate in risk management assessments.

Benefits
  • 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
Things to weigh
  • Salary range provided is $220,000 - $290,000, which may vary based on qualifications and experience.
  • Role involves working in classified environments, which may have additional security requirements.
  • The position requires a significant amount of experience (10+ years), which may limit applicants.
  • The job description emphasizes mentoring, which may appeal to candidates interested in leadership roles.
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