LightFeather is seeking a Cloud Engineer responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing cloud-based infrastructure. This role requires strong expertise in cloud architecture, automation, security best practices, and DevOps methodologies. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure cloud systems are secure, scalable, and compliant with federal standards.
This role offers the opportunity to support high-impact cloud modernization projects within the federal sector, ensuring secure and efficient operations that meet mission-critical requirements.
Location: In-Person (5 days/week) – Washington, DC 20036
Job Type: Full Time
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Clearance Requirement: Willing to obtain a security clearance
Cloud Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and maintain enterprise cloud environments.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automate resource provisioning and configuration using tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
Security & Compliance: Implement cloud security best practices, including access management, encryption, monitoring, and adherence to federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, RMF).
CI/CD Pipeline Management: Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and automated deployments.
Monitoring & Optimization: Configure monitoring, logging, and performance optimization solutions to maintain resilient systems.
Networking & Load Balancing: Architect and optimize cloud networking and load balancing solutions for high availability and secure connectivity.
Hybrid & Migration Support: Support migrations and integration with hybrid environments.
Automation & Scripting: Develop automation scripts using languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash to increase efficiency.
Disaster Recovery & Backup Solutions: Design and implement backup strategies and disaster recovery solutions.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with government agencies, DevOps teams, and security engineers to align cloud solutions with mission objectives.
U.S. Citizenship.
Willing to obtain a security clearance.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration.
Certifications: Professional cloud certification preferred.
Security & Compliance: Strong knowledge of IAM principles, encryption, security monitoring, and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, DoD security standards).
DevOps & Automation: Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code, automation, and CI/CD tools.
Networking Expertise: Strong proficiency in cloud networking, DNS, VPN, and load balancing solutions.
Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and YAML/JSON.
Experience supporting federal agencies or DoD cloud environments.
Experience with container orchestration and serverless technologies.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for troubleshooting complex systems.
At LightFeather, you're not just taking a job—you're joining a purpose-driven team that delivers innovative, mission-critical solutions to make a real difference. You'll work on diverse, meaningful projects that challenge and inspire you, alongside some of the best minds in the industry.
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What We Do
LightFeather is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We are a forward leaning and edgy startup that is ready to change the world and improve the federal government, one organization at a time.
We don’t just stay on the cutting edge, we push the edge further. LightFeather was founded in 2018 to be a different type of digital services company. Our mission is to empower people to get stuff done, to continuously drive business value and make a positive impact wherever we go. We are not afraid to disrupt and innovate to get stuff done with a focus on delivering business value continuously. We iterate and continuously improve processes, methodologies and products. Our software design and development is innovative from the start. Building sleek visualizations, we focus on delivering efficiencies and automated solutions to help our customers see their business processes in a totally new light. We transform business processes by infusing modern technologies and methodologies.
