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Cloud Engineer – GCP
who will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure solutions within Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role requires expertise in infrastructure automation, cloud security, networking, and CI/CD pipeline development. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive cloud optimization and automation efforts in a high-security government environment.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape cloud automation and infrastructure strategies in a high-impact government environment.
Location: In-Person (5 days/week) in Washington, DC Job Type: Full Time Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Security Clearance Required (Top Secret preferred)
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage secure and scalable cloud infrastructure using GCP. Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform, Deployment Manager, or similar tools. Support CI/CD pipeline automation, integration, and management. Collaborate with software engineers, security personnel, and government stakeholders to support development and deployment workflows. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure cloud services meet SLAs. Implement cloud best practices and ensure compliance with federal security standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST). Provide documentation and knowledge sharing with the broader engineering team.
Required Qualifications
Active Secret clearance (TS preferred). 4+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with at least 2 years on GCP. Hands-on experience with GCP services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, VPC, IAM, GKE, and BigQuery. Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Deployment Manager. Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Cloud Build. Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Preferred Skills
GCP Professional Cloud Architect or DevOps Engineer certification. Experience supporting federal government contracts and understanding of ATO processes. Familiarity with other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is a plus. Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Go.
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Google Cloud Platform Engineer
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LightFeather 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Google Cloud Platform Engineer
role at
LightFeather Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. LightFeather is seeking a
Cloud Engineer – GCP
who will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure solutions within Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role requires expertise in infrastructure automation, cloud security, networking, and CI/CD pipeline development. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive cloud optimization and automation efforts in a high-security government environment.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape cloud automation and infrastructure strategies in a high-impact government environment.
Location: In-Person (5 days/week) in Washington, DC Job Type: Full Time Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Security Clearance Required (Top Secret preferred)
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage secure and scalable cloud infrastructure using GCP. Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform, Deployment Manager, or similar tools. Support CI/CD pipeline automation, integration, and management. Collaborate with software engineers, security personnel, and government stakeholders to support development and deployment workflows. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure cloud services meet SLAs. Implement cloud best practices and ensure compliance with federal security standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST). Provide documentation and knowledge sharing with the broader engineering team.
Required Qualifications
Active Secret clearance (TS preferred). 4+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with at least 2 years on GCP. Hands-on experience with GCP services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, VPC, IAM, GKE, and BigQuery. Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Deployment Manager. Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Cloud Build. Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Preferred Skills
GCP Professional Cloud Architect or DevOps Engineer certification. Experience supporting federal government contracts and understanding of ATO processes. Familiarity with other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is a plus. Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Go.
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. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LightFeather by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Platform Engineer” roles.
Washington, DC $125,000.00-$155,000.00 2 weeks ago Arlington, VA $90,000.00-$105,000.00 4 months ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $80,000.00-$165,000.00 1 week ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $80,000.00-$120,000.00 3 weeks ago Arlington, VA $99,008.00-$134,368.00 1 week ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $80,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago Reston, VA $10,000.00-$270,000.00 4 days ago District of Columbia, United States $90,000.00-$145,000.00 8 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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