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LightFeather · 3 days ago

AWS Cloud Engineer

positionWashington, DC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

LightFeather is seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer who will be responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing cloud-based infrastructure within Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant cloud systems, while supporting high-impact modernization projects in the federal sector.

AnalyticsConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyUX Design
badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure using EC2, VPC, RDS, S3, EBS, and IAM
Automate AWS resource provisioning and configuration using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible
Implement cloud security best practices, including IAM roles, AWS Shield, AWS Macie, encryption, and FedRAMP compliance
Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, and AWS CodePipeline to streamline deployments
Utilize AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and Log Insights to track system health, troubleshoot issues, and enhance performance
Configure and optimize AWS VPCs, Route 53, Elastic Load Balancers (ELB), and AWS Direct Connect
Support AWS cloud migrations and hybrid environments, integrating with on-premises and multi-cloud architectures
Develop automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, and Bash to improve efficiency and reduce manual workload
Implement AWS backup strategies, including S3 lifecycle policies, AWS Backup, and snapshot automation
Work closely with government agencies, DevOps teams, and security engineers to align AWS solutions with mission objectives

Qualification

AWS architectureTerraformCloud securityCI/CD pipelinesMulti-cloud experienceNetworking servicesPythonAnsibleJenkinsBashYAML/JSONAnalytical skillsProblem-solving

Required

US Citizenship
Willing to obtain a security clearance
Minimum 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration, with a strong focus on AWS environments
Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (Preferred) or equivalent AWS certification
Cloud Security & Compliance: Strong knowledge of AWS IAM, encryption, security monitoring, and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, DoD security standards)
DevOps & Automation: Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub, and AWS DevOps services
Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Cloud Experience: Experience working in multi-cloud and hybrid environments integrating AWS, Azure, and on-premise infrastructure
Networking Expertise: Strong proficiency in AWS networking services (VPC, Route 53, VPN, Direct Connect, and ELB)
Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and YAML/JSON for cloud automation and system management

Preferred

Experience supporting federal agencies or DoD cloud environments
Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda, Kubernetes (EKS), and microservices architecture
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for troubleshooting cloud environments

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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