Cloud Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Required Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship.

Willing to obtain a security clearance.

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

Certifications : Professional cloud certification preferred.

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

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

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting federal agencies or DoD cloud environments.

Experience with container orchestration and serverless technologies.

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.