Cloud Engineer

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

Key Responsibilities

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  Cloud Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and maintain enterprise cloud environments.

  
  


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  Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automate resource provisioning and configuration using tools such as Terraform and Ansible.

  
  


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  Security & Compliance: Implement cloud security best practices, including access management, encryption, monitoring, and adherence to federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, RMF).

  
  


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  CI/CD Pipeline Management: Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and automated deployments.

  
  


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  Monitoring & Optimization: Configure monitoring, logging, and performance optimization solutions to maintain resilient systems.

  
  


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  Networking & Load Balancing: Architect and optimize cloud networking and load balancing solutions for high availability and secure connectivity.

  
  


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  Hybrid & Migration Support: Support migrations and integration with hybrid environments.

  
  


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  Automation & Scripting: Develop automation scripts using languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash to increase efficiency.

  
  


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  Disaster Recovery & Backup Solutions: Design and implement backup strategies and disaster recovery solutions.

  
  


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  Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with government agencies, DevOps teams, and security engineers to align cloud solutions with mission objectives.

  
  

Required Qualifications

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  U.S. Citizenship.

  
  


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  Willing to obtain a security clearance.

  
  


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  Minimum 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration.

  
  


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  Certifications: Professional cloud certification preferred.

  
  


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  Security & Compliance: Strong knowledge of IAM principles, encryption, security monitoring, and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, DoD security standards).

  
  


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  DevOps & Automation: Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code, automation, and CI/CD tools.

  
  


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  Networking Expertise: Strong proficiency in cloud networking, DNS, VPN, and load balancing solutions.

  
  


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  Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and YAML/JSON.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Experience supporting federal agencies or DoD cloud environments.

  
  


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  Experience with container orchestration and serverless technologies.

  
  


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  Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for troubleshooting complex systems.

  
  

Why Join LightFeather?

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.