PitchMeAI Jobs
MetroStar

Sr. AWS Cloud Engineer III (6823)

MetroStar · Hybrid - Reston, VA

Posted 12 days ago · $220,000 - $290,000

or apply directly on MetroStar's site. We never take the application ourselves.

Is this posting real?

This role has been open
12 days
MetroStar's roles stay open a median of 33 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
97% of MetroStar's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at MetroStar
high
39 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
2026-09-17

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

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.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
4/5
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 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 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 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.

Summarised from MetroStar's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by MetroStar on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

More roles at MetroStar

All 93 open roles at MetroStar →

Apply to a Sr. AWS Cloud Engineer III (6823) position at MetroStar - Jobs near me at Hybrid - Reston, VA