Sr. Cloud Engineer I (6496)
MetroStar · Washington, DC
Posted about 2 months ago · $128,000 - $151,000 · Previously reposted
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 73 days MetroStar's roles stay open a median of 69 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- Salary listed
- Yes 97% of MetroStar's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at MetroStar
- high 91 stale, 20 reposted of 93 open
- Hiring momentum
- 178 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from MetroStar's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for MetroStar.
About this role
The Sr. Cloud Engineer I will focus on designing, deploying, and optimizing cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure. Daily responsibilities include managing Azure resources, automating infrastructure provisioning, ensuring security and compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud systems. The role also involves developing CI/CD pipelines and implementing disaster recovery solutions.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of MetroStar as an employer.
What you need
- Active Secret security clearance
- 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration with a focus on Microsoft Azure environments
- 3+ years of experience with Azure Cloud Engineering, IaC (Terraform), GitLab, and CI/CD pipelines
- 4+ years of experience with PowerShell scripting
- Hands-on experience with Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub, and Azure DevOps services
- Experience working in multi-cloud and hybrid environments integrating Azure and on-premise infrastructure
Nice to have
- Azure Solutions Architect certification or equivalent Azure certification
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- Salary range is specified but may vary based on qualifications and experience
- Role involves compliance with federal standards, which may add complexity
- Application deadline is rolling, indicating urgency in hiring
Summarised from MetroStar's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by MetroStar on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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