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AWS Cloud Engineer

LIGHTFEATHER IO LLCFort Washington, MD, United States

10 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

LightFeather is seeking a AWS Cloud Engineer who will be responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing cloud-based infrastructure within Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role requires expertise in AWS 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 AWS platform operations.

Location : In-Person (5 days / week) in Washington, DC 20036
Job Type : Full Time
Citizenship : U.S. Citizenship Required
Clearance Requirement : Willing to obtain a security clearance

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure Management : Design, implement, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure using EC2, VPC, RDS, S3, EBS, and IAM.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Automate AWS resource provisioning and configuration using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.

Security & Compliance : Implement cloud security best practices, including IAM roles, AWS Shield, AWS Macie, encryption, and FedRAMP compliance.

CI / CD Pipeline Management : Develop and manage CI / CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, and AWS CodePipeline to streamline deployments.

Monitoring & Optimization : Utilize AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and Log Insights to track system health, troubleshoot issues, and enhance performance.

Networking & Load Balancing : Configure and optimize AWS VPCs, Route 53, Elastic Load Balancers (ELB), and AWS Direct Connect.

Hybrid Cloud & Migration : Support AWS cloud migrations and hybrid environments, integrating with on-premises and multi-cloud architectures.

Automation & Scripting : Develop automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, and Bash to improve efficiency and reduce manual workload.

Disaster Recovery & Backup Solutions : Implement AWS backup strategies, including S3 lifecycle policies, AWS Backup, and snapshot automation.

Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with government agencies, DevOps teams, and security engineers to align AWS solutions with mission objectives.

Required Qualifications

US Citizenship.

Willing to obtain a security clearance.

Minimum 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration, with a strong focus on AWS environments.

Certifications : AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (Preferred) or equivalent AWS certification.

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

DevOps & Automation : Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub, and AWS DevOps services.

Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Cloud Experience : Experience working in multi-cloud and hybrid environments integrating AWS, Azure, and on-premise infrastructure.

Networking Expertise : Strong proficiency in AWS networking services (VPC, Route 53, VPN, Direct Connect, and ELB).

Scripting & Automation : Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and YAML / JSON for cloud automation and system management.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting federal agencies or DoD cloud environments.

Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda, Kubernetes (EKS), and microservices architecture.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for troubleshooting cloud environments.

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.

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