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Principal AWS Cloud Engineer

Principal AWS Cloud Engineer

LIGHTFEATHER IO LLCAlexandria, VA, US
11 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

LightFeather is seeking a Principal AWS Cloud Engineer to spearhead AWS architecture and engineering efforts for federal clients. This position combines hands-on technical depth with leadership, ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant AWS platforms while mentoring teams and shaping long-term cloud transformation strategies.

This role provides the opportunity to lead high-impact cloud transformation initiatives in the federal sector, ensuring secure, efficient, and scalable AWS platform solutions.

  • Location : In-Person (5 days / week) in Washington, DC 20036
  • Job Type : Full Time
  • Citizenship : U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Clearance Requirement : Active Secret or higher clearance

Responsibilities :

  • Cloud Architecture & Strategy : Design and implement scalable, resilient, and high-performance AWS environments for enterprise applications.
  • Technical Leadership & Mentorship : Lead a team of cloud engineers, providing guidance on AWS best practices, DevOps strategies, and cloud security frameworks.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Develop and manage AWS infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible to automate provisioning and configuration.
  • Security & Compliance : Enforce AWS security best practices, including IAM policies, AWS Shield, AWS Macie, encryption, and FedRAMP compliance.
  • CI / CD Pipeline Management : Oversee CI / CD processes using GitLab, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, and AWS CodeDeploy for automated deployments.
  • Cloud Monitoring & Optimization : Utilize AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Security Hub to track system health, optimize performance, and detect anomalies.
  • Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Cloud Solutions : Support hybrid and cross-cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration between AWS, Azure, and on-premise systems.
  • Networking & Load Balancing : Configure VPCs, Route 53, Elastic Load Balancers (ELB), and AWS Direct Connect for secure, high-performance cloud networking.
  • Disaster Recovery & High Availability : Implement AWS backup, disaster recovery, and multi-region failover strategies to enhance system resilience.
  • Stakeholder & Client Engagement : Work closely with government agencies, security teams, and cloud engineers to ensure alignment with business and security objectives.
  • Automation & DevSecOps : Develop and implement automated security monitoring, logging, and compliance reporting solutions.
  • Required Qualifications and Skills :

  • US Citizenship.
  • Active Secret or higher clearance
  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or technical leadership, with a strong focus on AWS cloud environments.
  • Certifications : AWS Certified Solutions Architect â?? Professional (or equivalent AWS certification preferred).
  • Cloud Security & Compliance : Deep understanding of AWS security tools, IAM best practices, encryption standards, and DoD / Federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, RMF, Zero Trust Architecture).
  • Technical Tool Proficiency : Strong expertise in Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, AWS Lambda, and AWS DevOps services.
  • Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Cloud Knowledge : Experience integrating AWS solutions with Azure and GCP environments.
  • Scripting & Automation : Strong proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and YAML / JSON for automation and cloud management.
  • Preferred :

  • Experience working with federal agencies or DoD cloud modernization projects.
  • Knowledge of AWS AI / ML services, container orchestration (EKS), and serverless architectures.
  • Expertise in cloud cost optimization and performance tuning strategies.
  • Why Join LightFeather?

    At LightFeather, you're not just taking a jobyou'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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