Principal Azure Cloud Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Description

LightFeather is seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer specializing in Microsoft Azure to design, implement, and manage secure cloud solutions for federal IT environments. You'll play a key role in supporting Azure infrastructure, automation, and security, applying DevOps best practices to drive performance, strengthen compliance, and improve operational efficiency.

Location : On-site, 5 days / week in Washington, D.C. 20036

Job Type : Full-time

Citizenship : U.S. Citizenship Required

Clearance Requirement : Willing to obtain a security clearance

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy secure, scalable cloud architectures in Microsoft Azure for federal clients
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or Bicep
• Improve continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI / CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
• Implement best practices for monitoring, logging, and cloud optimization to improve performance, security, and cost efficiency
• Ensure alignment with federal cybersecurity frameworks such as the Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53, the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), and the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
• Manage Azure resources, including virtual networks, and access management (IAM), virtual machines, and security configurations
• Collaborate across teams—security, development, and operations—to continuously enhance cloud environments
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of innovation, learning, and technical excellence

Required Qualifications

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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.