AWS Lead Cloud Engineer jobs in United States
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LightFeather · 1 day ago

AWS Lead Cloud Engineer

positionAlexandria, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date7+ years exp

LightFeather is seeking a Lead Cloud Engineer – AWS to oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of AWS-based infrastructure. This role requires strong leadership and expertise in AWS architecture and DevOps practices to guide teams in deploying and managing cloud solutions for mission-critical government operations.

AnalyticsConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyUX Design
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Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable, resilient, and high-performance AWS environments for enterprise applications
Lead a team of cloud engineers, providing guidance on AWS best practices, DevOps strategies, and cloud security frameworks
Develop and manage AWS infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible to automate provisioning and configuration
Enforce AWS security best practices, including IAM policies, AWS Shield, AWS Macie, encryption, and FedRAMP compliance
Oversee CI/CD processes using GitLab, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, and AWS CodeDeploy for automated deployments
Utilize AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Security Hub to track system health, optimize performance, and detect anomalies
Support hybrid and cross-cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration between AWS, Azure, and on-premise systems
Configure VPCs, Route 53, Elastic Load Balancers (ELB), and AWS Direct Connect for secure, high-performance cloud networking
Implement AWS backup, disaster recovery, and multi-region failover strategies to enhance system resilience
Work closely with government agencies, security teams, and cloud engineers to ensure alignment with business and security objectives
Develop and implement automated security monitoring, logging, and compliance reporting solutions

Qualification

AWS architectureDevOps practicesCloud securityInfrastructure as CodeAWS Certified Solutions ArchitectTerraformAnsibleKubernetesPythonMulti-Cloud knowledgeAutomationStakeholder engagementTechnical leadership

Required

US Citizenship
Active Secret or higher clearance
Minimum 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or technical leadership, with a strong focus on AWS cloud environments
Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (or equivalent AWS certification preferred)
Cloud Security & Compliance: Deep understanding of AWS security tools, IAM best practices, encryption standards, and DoD/Federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, RMF, Zero Trust Architecture)
Technical Tool Proficiency: Strong expertise in Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, AWS Lambda, and AWS DevOps services
Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Cloud Knowledge: Experience integrating AWS solutions with Azure and GCP environments
Scripting & Automation: Strong proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and YAML/JSON for automation and cloud management

Preferred

Experience working with federal agencies or DoD cloud modernization projects
Knowledge of AWS AI/ML services, container orchestration (EKS), and serverless architectures
Expertise in cloud cost optimization and performance tuning strategies

Company

LightFeather

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LightFeather is an IT consulting firm that provides UI/UX design, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, analytics, data science, and cloud services.
dateFounded in 2018
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://lightfeather.io

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Sarah Fahden
Founder & CEO
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