Lightfeather Io Llc
Senior Azure Cloud Engineer New Washington, DC
Lightfeather Io Llc, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
LightFeather is seeking a Senior Azure 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.
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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.
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