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LightFeather · 12 hours ago

Cloud Engineer

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

LightFeather is seeking a Cloud Engineer responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing cloud-based infrastructure. 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.

AnalyticsConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyUX Design

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Cloud architectureInfrastructure as CodeSecurity & ComplianceDevOps methodologiesNetworking expertiseScripting & AutomationAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

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