Sr. Cloud Engineer I (6240)

MetroStar is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking GCP Cloud Engineer to join our Federal IT team in Washington, DC. In this hands-on role, you’ll help architect, deploy, and manage secure, scalable, and mission-critical cloud solutions in support of a high-impact federal customer.

You’ll work alongside talented engineers, security professionals, and government stakeholders to modernize systems, automate infrastructure, and bring DevOps best practices to life — all within a trusted, cleared environment. If you’re passionate about leveraging Google Cloud Platform to drive operational excellence and digital transformation, this is the opportunity for you.

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.

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, build, and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure within Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Develop and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform, Deployment Manager, or similar tools.
• Support and optimize CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Cloud Build.
• Collaborate with developers, cybersecurity experts, and government partners to streamline deployment workflows.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve system performance to ensure uptime, reliability, and SLA compliance.
• Implement federal cloud compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST) and enforce best practices for security and governance.
• Contribute to documentation, automation scripts, and internal knowledge sharing to support continuous improvement.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Active Secret clearance (TS preferred).
• 4+ years of cloud engineering experience, including at least 2 years working in GCP environments.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, VPC, IAM, GKE, and BigQuery.
• Experience building infrastructure with Terraform, Ansible, or Deployment Manager.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Cloud Build.
• Solid understanding of Linux administration, networking, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Experience supporting Agile/Scrum development environments.

SALARY RANGE: $119,000 - $161,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: 

• The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• Referral bonuses

To apply for this position, please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page: https://www.metrostar.com/jobs/

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:

• 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