Lightfeather Io Llc
Microsoft Azure Cloud Engineer New Washington, DC
Lightfeather Io Llc, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
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 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 NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and 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 are joining a purpose-driven team that delivers innovative, mission-critical solutions to make a real difference. You will work on diverse, meaningful projects that challenge and inspire you, alongside some of the best minds in the industry. Apply for this job
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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 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 NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and 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 are joining a purpose-driven team that delivers innovative, mission-critical solutions to make a real difference. You will work on diverse, meaningful projects that challenge and inspire you, alongside some of the best minds in the industry. Apply for this job
* indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education School Select... Degree Select... Select... End date month Select... End date year Are you a U.S. Citizen (naturalized or U.S. Born)? * Have you ever been conflicted of a felony? * Do you presently live in the United States of America? * What state do you currently reside in? * Please provide your full address within the selected state. * This job requires you to work in the Washington D.C. office 5 days a week. Are you willing to come into the office 5 days a week? * Are you presently employed? * Please provide the name of your current or most recent employer (if not currently employed). * Do you currently have or have you ever had a Public Trust, Secret, Top Secret or higher level clearance in support of U.S. Federal Government work as either a direct federal employee or a contractor? * Is your clearance currently active? * If yes, please list the level of clearance that you currently hold. * If yes, please list the U.S. Federal Government Agency that you currently support. * What is your desired salary for the position? * Do you have a degree from a college not listed previously? If so, provide the name of the college. Please provide your LinkedIn Profile if you have one. Please provide a link to your github repo, web portfolio or other relevant website. 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 would be entitled to compensation but for military retired pay; 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, 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
Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form? 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. We must measure our progress towards this goal. Completing this form is voluntary, confidential, and will not affect hiring decisions. How do you know if you have a disability? A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your life activities. Disabilities include but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder Autoimmune disorders Blind or low vision Cancer Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement Epilepsy Gastrointestinal disorders Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions Missing limbs Mobility impairment Nervous system conditions Neurodivergence Paralysis Pulmonary or respiratory conditions Short stature Traumatic brain injury 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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