Lightfeather Io Llc
Principal Azure Cloud Engineer New Washington, DC
Lightfeather Io Llc, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
LightFeather is seeking a
Principal 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 Clearance Requirement:
Willing to obtain a security 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
Willing to obtain a security clearance 5+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure cloud engineering and DevOps Proven expertise in Azure infrastructure architecture, deployment, and automation Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep Hands-on experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows Familiarity with federal compliance standards including FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and FISMA Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or Bash 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. Voluntary Self-Identification
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 hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential 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 measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is 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. Disability Status Select... PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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Principal 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 Clearance Requirement:
Willing to obtain a security 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
Willing to obtain a security clearance 5+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure cloud engineering and DevOps Proven expertise in Azure infrastructure architecture, deployment, and automation Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep Hands-on experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows Familiarity with federal compliance standards including FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and FISMA Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or Bash 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. Voluntary Self-Identification
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 hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential 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 measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is 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. Disability Status Select... PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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