Sr. Principal, Solutions Architect IV

As a Sr.

Principal, Solutions Architect at MetroStar, you'll serve as a strategic technical leade designing and implementing scalable AWS cloud infrastructure across IL5 through IL6+ domains, and also serving as a bridge between customers, teams, growth strategy, and technology innovation.

Your work will help set direction, elevate team performance, and deliver secure, mission-critical outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing * Serve as the primary technical leader for customers with a focus on translating strategic business objectives, development goals, and security requirements into actionable cloud solutions.

* Lead, mentor, and empower cross-functional teams.

Build collaboration, ownership, and excellence within your group.

* Drive growth by identifying new opportunities for efficiency, scalability, and innovation, and use the insights you gather to push for thoughtful modernization and improvement of our technology roadmaps.

* Architect, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure at scale in complex, highly classified environments (IL5 to IL6+). Be hands-on with cloud architecture patterns, microservices, serverless, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and compliance/security best practices.

What We're Looking For * Active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly * 10+ years in roles such as Technical Solution Architect or similar, especially with enterprise cloud-architecture in highly secure, multi-domain environments * Certifications that satisfy DoD 8140/8570 (e.g.

Security+ or higher) * Deep experience building and scaling AWS infrastructure across classification boundaries (IL5 to IL6+) * Strong background in cloud architecture, microservices, serverless, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), security & compliance standards * Proficient in scripting or programming (Python, Java, or JavaScript) * Excellent verbal and written communication, including conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences * Strategic mindset, with experience solving challenging technical problems in mission driven contexts SALARY RANGE: $230,000 - $351,000 * 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