Lightfeather Io Llc
GCP Cloud/DevOps Engineer New Washington, DC
Lightfeather Io Llc, Olympia, Washington, United States
Overview
LightFeather is seeking a
GCP Cloud/DevOps Engineer
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
Location: In-Person (5 days/week) in Washington, DC Job Type: Full Time Clearance Requirement: Willing to obtain a security clearance
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
Willing to obtain a security clearance. 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.
Application and Compliance
We encourage interested candidates to apply. This publication may include mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity information and references to government-matching compliance requirements. The following voluntary sections are included for government reporting purposes and are optional:
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 you 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 belong to any protected veteran categories, please indicate by selecting the appropriate option. This information is collected in accordance with VEVRAA requirements to measure outreach and recruitment effectiveness.
A disability status section is included in compliance with OFCCP requirements. Completion is voluntary, confidential, and there are no negative hiring consequences for choosing not to disclose. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Labor OFCCP website.
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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LightFeather is seeking a
GCP Cloud/DevOps Engineer
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
Location: In-Person (5 days/week) in Washington, DC Job Type: Full Time Clearance Requirement: Willing to obtain a security clearance
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
Willing to obtain a security clearance. 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.
Application and Compliance
We encourage interested candidates to apply. This publication may include mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity information and references to government-matching compliance requirements. The following voluntary sections are included for government reporting purposes and are optional:
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 you 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 belong to any protected veteran categories, please indicate by selecting the appropriate option. This information is collected in accordance with VEVRAA requirements to measure outreach and recruitment effectiveness.
A disability status section is included in compliance with OFCCP requirements. Completion is voluntary, confidential, and there are no negative hiring consequences for choosing not to disclose. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Labor OFCCP website.
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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