Cloud Engineer

LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC • Washington, DC

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Willing to obtain a security clearance.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration.
• Professional cloud certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IAM principles, encryption, security monitoring, and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, DoD security standards).
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code, automation, and CI/CD tools.
• Strong proficiency in cloud networking, DNS, VPN, and load balancing solutions.
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and YAML/JSON.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise cloud environments.
• Automate resource provisioning and configuration using tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Implement cloud security best practices, including access management, encryption, monitoring, and adherence to federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, RMF).
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and automated deployments.
• Configure monitoring, logging, and performance optimization solutions to maintain resilient systems.
• Architect and optimize cloud networking and load balancing solutions for high availability and secure connectivity.
• Support migrations and integration with hybrid environments.
• Develop automation scripts using languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash to increase efficiency.
• Design and implement backup strategies and disaster recovery solutions.
• Partner with government agencies, DevOps teams, and security engineers to align cloud solutions with mission objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees