Lightfeather Io Llc
AWS Lead Cloud Engineer New Washington, DC
Lightfeather Io Llc, Jackson, Mississippi, United States
LightFeather is seeking a
Lead Cloud Engineer – AWS
to design, implement, and optimize AWS-based infrastructure, ensuring security, scalability, and compliance with federal regulations. This leadership role requires deep expertise in AWS architecture, DevOps practices, cloud security, and automation, and the ability to guide teams in deploying and managing cloud solutions for mission‑critical government operations.
Location:
In‑Person (5 days/week) Washington, DC 20036 Job Type:
Full Time Clearance Requirement:
Active Secret or higher clearance
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable, resilient, high‑performance AWS environments for enterprise applications.
Lead a team of cloud engineers, providing guidance on AWS best practices, DevOps strategies, and cloud security frameworks.
Develop and manage AWS infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.
Enforce AWS security best practices, including IAM policies, AWS Shield, Macie, encryption, and FedRAMP compliance.
Oversee CI/CD processes using GitLab, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, and CodeDeploy.
Utilize CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and Security Hub to track system health, optimize performance, and detect anomalies.
Support hybrid and cross‑cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration between AWS, Azure, and on‑premise systems.
Configure VPCs, Route 53, ELBs, and AWS Direct Connect for secure, high‑performance networking.
Implement backup, disaster recovery, and multi‑region failover strategies to enhance resilience.
Collaborate with government agencies, security teams, and cloud engineers to align on business and security objectives.
Develop automated security monitoring, logging, and compliance reporting solutions.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Active Secret or higher clearance.
7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or technical leadership focused on AWS.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (or equivalent).
Deep understanding of AWS security tools, IAM best practices, encryption standards, and federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, RMF, Zero Trust).
Proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Lambda, and AWS DevOps services.
Experience integrating AWS with Azure and GCP.
Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and YAML/JSON.
Preferred
Experience with federal agency or DoD cloud modernization projects.
Knowledge of AWS AI/ML, EKS, and serverless architectures.
Expertise in cloud cost optimization and performance tuning.
Why Join LightFeather? At LightFeather, you join a purpose‑driven team delivering innovative, mission‑critical solutions that 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
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.
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Lead Cloud Engineer – AWS
to design, implement, and optimize AWS-based infrastructure, ensuring security, scalability, and compliance with federal regulations. This leadership role requires deep expertise in AWS architecture, DevOps practices, cloud security, and automation, and the ability to guide teams in deploying and managing cloud solutions for mission‑critical government operations.
Location:
In‑Person (5 days/week) Washington, DC 20036 Job Type:
Full Time Clearance Requirement:
Active Secret or higher clearance
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable, resilient, high‑performance AWS environments for enterprise applications.
Lead a team of cloud engineers, providing guidance on AWS best practices, DevOps strategies, and cloud security frameworks.
Develop and manage AWS infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.
Enforce AWS security best practices, including IAM policies, AWS Shield, Macie, encryption, and FedRAMP compliance.
Oversee CI/CD processes using GitLab, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, and CodeDeploy.
Utilize CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and Security Hub to track system health, optimize performance, and detect anomalies.
Support hybrid and cross‑cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration between AWS, Azure, and on‑premise systems.
Configure VPCs, Route 53, ELBs, and AWS Direct Connect for secure, high‑performance networking.
Implement backup, disaster recovery, and multi‑region failover strategies to enhance resilience.
Collaborate with government agencies, security teams, and cloud engineers to align on business and security objectives.
Develop automated security monitoring, logging, and compliance reporting solutions.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Active Secret or higher clearance.
7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or technical leadership focused on AWS.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (or equivalent).
Deep understanding of AWS security tools, IAM best practices, encryption standards, and federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, RMF, Zero Trust).
Proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Lambda, and AWS DevOps services.
Experience integrating AWS with Azure and GCP.
Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and YAML/JSON.
Preferred
Experience with federal agency or DoD cloud modernization projects.
Knowledge of AWS AI/ML, EKS, and serverless architectures.
Expertise in cloud cost optimization and performance tuning.
Why Join LightFeather? At LightFeather, you join a purpose‑driven team delivering innovative, mission‑critical solutions that 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
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.
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