Cloud Engineer

Light Feather 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 Dev Ops 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

• 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, Power Shell, or Bash to increase efficiency.
• Disaster Recovery & Backup Solutions:
  Design and implement backup strategies and disaster recovery solutions.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with government agencies, Dev Ops teams, and security engineers to align cloud solutions with mission objectives.

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Willing to obtain a security clearance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, Dev Ops, 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).
• Dev Ops & 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, Power Shell, Bash, and YAML/JSON.

• 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.

At Light Feather, 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.