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Azure Cloud Engineer

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Job description

LightFeather is seeking a Cloud 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: On-site, 5 days/week in Washington, D.C. 20036
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Clearance Requirement: Active Secret or higher clearance
Key Responsibilities
  • Design and deploy secure, scalable cloud architectures in Microsoft Azure for federal clients
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or Bicep
  • Improve continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
  • Implement best practices for monitoring, logging, and cloud optimization to improve performance, security, and cost efficiency
  • Ensure alignment with federal cybersecurity frameworks such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53, the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), and the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
  • Manage Azure resources, including virtual networks, identity and access management (IAM), virtual machines, and security configurations
  • Collaborate across teams—security, development, and operations—to continuously enhance cloud environments
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of innovation, learning, and technical excellence
Required Qualifications
  • Active Secret or higher clearance
  • 6+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure cloud engineering and DevOps
  • Proven expertise in Azure infrastructure architecture, deployment, and automation
  • 4+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
  • 4+ years of experience with GitLab CI/CD for building and managing pipelines and DevOps workflows
  • 4+ years of experience scripting and automating with PowerShell
  • Familiarity with federal compliance standards including FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and FISMA
  • Experience with Azure networking, identity management (Azure Active Directory), security policies, and monitoring
  • Strong leadership and mentorship skills
  • Ability to work on-site in Washington, DC five days per week
Preferred Qualifications
  • Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-104 (Administrator), AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer), or AZ-305 (Solutions Architect)
  • Experience supporting federal IT systems and secure environments
  • Understanding of hybrid cloud architectures and on-premise integrations
  • Experience with cloud financial operations (FinOps) and cost optimization strategies
Why Join LightFeather?
At LightFeather, 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.