Active Secret or higher security clearance required.
3+ years of Azure Cloud Engineering experience.
3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines.
3+ years of Terraform experience for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
3+ years of experience using GitLab.
Minimum of 4 years of PowerShell scripting experience.
5+ years in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Systems Engineering.
Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure including VMs, VNets, and PaaS services.
Manage and optimize Azure networking components like VNets and Load Balancers.
Develop and maintain Terraform templates as the primary IaC tool.
Support automation using PowerShell, Bash, YAML/JSON, and GitLab pipelines.
Deploy and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments and troubleshoot performance issues.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.
Implement secure cloud practices aligned with federal requirements.
Benefits
Hybrid work model with on-site presence required 4 days a week in Washington, D.C.
Opportunity to work on federal IT projects with significant impact.
Engagement in ongoing cloud modernization efforts with engineering and security teams.
Access to advanced cloud technologies and tools in a collaborative environment.
Full Job Description
LightFeather is seeking a SeniorCloud Engineer specializing in Microsoft Azure to design, implement, and manage secure cloud solutions for federal IT environments. You'll play a key role in supporting Azure infrastructure, automation, and security, applying DevOps best practices to drive performance, strengthen compliance, and improve operational efficiency.
Location: Hybrid, On-site 4 days/week in Washington, D.C. 20006 and 1 day Telework
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $130,000-$170,000 annually, based on experience level.
Clearance Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements and the need to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance
Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure including VMs, VNets, Storage, Azure AD, and PaaS services.
