Are you passionate about optimizing cloud solutions and ensuring seamless business operations? As a Business Analyst – Azure Platform, you will play a crucial role in analyzing, documenting, and enhancing cloud-based solutions within Microsoft Azure. You'll work closely with engineering, security, and project management teams to align Azure cloud implementations with business needs and federal compliance requirements. If you thrive in Agile environments and have a strong grasp of cloud governance, security frameworks, and stakeholder collaboration, we want to hear from 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:

• Assess cloud business processes and recommend optimization strategies to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, and project managers to define system and business requirements for Azure cloud initiatives.
• Assist in ensuring cloud infrastructure aligns with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and DoD security requirements.
• Participate in Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, and Retrospectives, ensuring alignment between technical teams and business goals.
• Serve as a key point of contact between government clients, engineering teams, and leadership, facilitating clear project communication.
• Utilize JIRA, Confluence, and Power BI to track project progress, manage risks, and generate data-driven reports.
• Collaborate with cloud architects and engineers to address business needs related to Azure DevOps, Virtual Machines, Storage, and Identity Management.
• Assist in the development of automated solutions for cloud provisioning and access control management.
• Support Azure cloud training initiatives, ensuring end-user adoption and best practices.
• Identify potential risks, compliance challenges, and technical issues, providing mitigation strategies.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business analysis, process improvement, or IT project support, including 2+ years supporting Azure cloud environments.
• An active Secret security clearance with eligibility to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) or other relevant Azure certifications (preferred).
• Experience working with JIRA, Confluence, and Agile methodologies to manage technical projects.
• Knowledge of FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) for cloud security.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and reporting dashboards to support business decision-making.
• Strong ability to work with technical teams, executives, and government agencies to align business needs with cloud capabilities.