LightFeather is seeking a skilled Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to support the U.S. Department of State in modernizing and maintaining secure, scalable cloud environments. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize OCI solutions while ensuring compliance with federal security requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise across OCI compute, networking, storage, databases, security, and automation, with the ability to support mission-critical federal systems. This is a Full-Time, Hybrid Position requiring four days onsite and one remote day per week.
- Location: Hybrid, On-site 4 days/week in Washington, D.C. 20036 and 1 day Telework
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: $160,000–$180,000 annually, based on experience level.
- Clearance Requirement: Candidates must possess an active Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services, including compute, networking, storage, and database solutions.
- Configure and maintain Virtual Cloud Networks (VCNs), subnets, gateways, and load balancers supporting mission-critical applications.
- Implement cloud security best practices aligned with federal compliance frameworks, including NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools.
- Monitor system performance, optimize cloud costs, and ensure high availability across OCI environments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex OCI-related issues, providing escalation support when needed.
- Collaborate with security, development, and operations teams on cloud migrations and enterprise modernization initiatives.
- Maintain detailed documentation covering cloud architectures, configurations, and operational processes.
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, including at least two years of experience working specifically with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
- Strong knowledge of OCI compute, storage, Identity and Access Management (IAM), networking, and database services.
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools, including Terraform and Ansible.
- Experience with cloud security, compliance, and monitoring solutions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to support mission-critical federal systems.
- Familiarity with Oracle Container Engine for Kubernetes (OKE) and Docker.
Preferred Qualifications
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect certification or related OCI certifications.
- Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments integrating OCI with on-premises systems.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation frameworks.
- Hands-on experience supporting the Department of State or other federal civilian agencies.
- Strong knowledge of federal IT security standards and accreditation processes.
Why Join LightFeather?
Skills Required
- Active Secret clearance and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- At least 5 years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, including at least 2 years working specifically with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of OCI compute, storage, Identity and Access Management, networking, and database services
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools, including Terraform and Ansible
- Experience with cloud security, compliance, and monitoring solutions
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to support mission-critical federal systems
- Familiarity with Oracle Container Engine for Kubernetes and Docker
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect certification or related OCI certification
- Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments integrating OCI with on-premises systems
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation frameworks
- Hands-on experience supporting the Department of State or other federal civilian agencies
- Strong knowledge of federal IT security standards and accreditation processes
What We Do
LightFeather is a federal technology company that helps government agencies move from complexity to clarity. We build and run the systems behind some of the government’s most consequential missions: AI and data intelligence, secure agile engineering, cloud, and cybersecurity for more than 20 federal agencies, including DHS, DOJ, the Department of State, and the IRS. Our work unifies hundreds of millions of records, automates what used to take whole teams, and keeps mission-critical platforms running at 100 percent uptime. We are a woman-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small business, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with a team of 55 working across 16 states. Small is the point. Our engineers, analysts, and designers get real ownership of work that matters from day one, ship to production in their first weeks, and see their work used by the people who protect, process, and serve the public every day.
Why Work With Us
We hire people who are curious, direct, and comfortable in complex, high-trust environments. Many of our roles support cleared federal programs, and we hold a Top Secret facility clearance. If you want your work to carry weight, come build with us.
