Lightfeather Io Llc
Azure Cloud Solutions Engineer New Washington, DC
Lightfeather Io Llc, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
LightFeather is seeking a
Azure Solutions Cloud Engineer
to drive the architecture, implementation, and management of secure cloud infrastructure within federal IT environments. This leadership role demands deep expertise in Azure cloud technologies, automation, and security compliance, with a strong emphasis on DevOps practices. As the technical lead, you will shape cloud strategies, lead Agile teams, and mentor junior engineers to ensure high standards of performance, security, and operational excellence. Location : In-Person (5 days/week) in Washington, DC 20036 Job Type:
Full Time Clearance Requirement:
Willing to obtain a security clearance Responsibilities: Lead the design and deployment of secure, scalable Microsoft Azure solutions tailored for federal environments. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep. DevOps & Automation: Enhance CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows using tools like Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions. Streamline cloud infrastructure provisioning through automation and standardized practices. Security & Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal cybersecurity frameworks including NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and FISMA. Implement best practices in monitoring, threat detection, and incident response across Azure environments. Operations & Optimization: Oversee infrastructure performance, cost control, and optimization strategies. Manage core Azure services such as networking, virtual machines, storage, identity management, and security policies. Serve as Scrum Master to facilitate sprint planning, retrospectives, and Agile ceremonies. Mentor and guide junior cloud engineers, promoting a high-performance, collaborative culture. Coordinate with cross-functional teams including development, security, and operations to improve cloud delivery. Champion DevSecOps principles and foster alignment with enterprise architecture standards. Required Qualifications and Skills: Willing to obtain a security clearance. 7+ years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure engineering and DevOps roles. Advanced knowledge of Azure infrastructure architecture, provisioning, and automation. Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, ARM, or Bicep. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Agile SDLC. Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks: NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA. Proficiency in scripting languages: PowerShell, Python, or Bash. Technical leadership and mentoring capabilities. Must be available to work on-site in Washington, DC (5 days/week). Preferred: Azure Certifications: AZ-104 (Administrator), AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer), AZ-305 (Solutions Architect). Prior experience in U.S. federal government IT programs. Knowledge of hybrid cloud models and on-premises Azure Stack integration. Understanding of FinOps principles and cloud cost optimization techniques. Why Join LightFeather? You'll be part of a team dedicated to meaningful impact, working on solutions that address mission-critical needs. Experience variety, fulfillment, and the opportunity to work with some of the best in the industry. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
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Azure Solutions Cloud Engineer
to drive the architecture, implementation, and management of secure cloud infrastructure within federal IT environments. This leadership role demands deep expertise in Azure cloud technologies, automation, and security compliance, with a strong emphasis on DevOps practices. As the technical lead, you will shape cloud strategies, lead Agile teams, and mentor junior engineers to ensure high standards of performance, security, and operational excellence. Location : In-Person (5 days/week) in Washington, DC 20036 Job Type:
Full Time Clearance Requirement:
Willing to obtain a security clearance Responsibilities: Lead the design and deployment of secure, scalable Microsoft Azure solutions tailored for federal environments. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep. DevOps & Automation: Enhance CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows using tools like Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions. Streamline cloud infrastructure provisioning through automation and standardized practices. Security & Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal cybersecurity frameworks including NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and FISMA. Implement best practices in monitoring, threat detection, and incident response across Azure environments. Operations & Optimization: Oversee infrastructure performance, cost control, and optimization strategies. Manage core Azure services such as networking, virtual machines, storage, identity management, and security policies. Serve as Scrum Master to facilitate sprint planning, retrospectives, and Agile ceremonies. Mentor and guide junior cloud engineers, promoting a high-performance, collaborative culture. Coordinate with cross-functional teams including development, security, and operations to improve cloud delivery. Champion DevSecOps principles and foster alignment with enterprise architecture standards. Required Qualifications and Skills: Willing to obtain a security clearance. 7+ years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure engineering and DevOps roles. Advanced knowledge of Azure infrastructure architecture, provisioning, and automation. Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, ARM, or Bicep. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Agile SDLC. Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks: NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA. Proficiency in scripting languages: PowerShell, Python, or Bash. Technical leadership and mentoring capabilities. Must be available to work on-site in Washington, DC (5 days/week). Preferred: Azure Certifications: AZ-104 (Administrator), AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer), AZ-305 (Solutions Architect). Prior experience in U.S. federal government IT programs. Knowledge of hybrid cloud models and on-premises Azure Stack integration. Understanding of FinOps principles and cloud cost optimization techniques. Why Join LightFeather? You'll be part of a team dedicated to meaningful impact, working on solutions that address mission-critical needs. Experience variety, fulfillment, and the opportunity to work with some of the best in the industry. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
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For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
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We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp . How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury
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