or apply directly on MetroStar's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 33 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. Cloud Engineer III, you will design, implement, and manage scalable AWS cloud infrastructure solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop cloud-native architectures. Your role includes mentoring a team of cloud engineers, translating technical requirements into actionable solutions, and troubleshooting issues. Staying current on evolving cloud technologies and compliance standards is also a key responsibility.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 3/5
- 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 with CI Poly security clearance
- 10+ years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect or similar role
- Extensive experience building and leading AWS cloud infrastructure solutions at scale across multiple classification domains (IL5 to IL6+)
- In-depth understanding of cloud architecture patterns, microservices, serverless computing, containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Solid understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance standards
- Strong programming/scripting skills in languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript
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 quite broad ($206,000 - $294,000) and depends on various factors
- Role may involve working with sensitive information due to security clearance requirements
- The job requires a significant amount of experience (10+ years) which may limit opportunities for less experienced candidates
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.
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