Join to apply for the GCP Cloud Engineer role at LightFeather 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the GCP Cloud Engineer role at LightFeather Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. LightFeather is seeking a Cloud Engineer – GCP 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: In-Person (5 days/week) in Washington, DC Job Type: Full Time Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Security Clearance Required (Top Secret preferred) 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 Active Secret clearance (TS preferred) 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? You'll be part of a team dedicated to meaningful impact, working on solutions that address mission-critical needs. Experience variety, fulfillment, and the opportunity to work with some of the best in the industry. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. Powered by JazzHR DRRPQ26oRq Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Internet Publishing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LightFeather by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Cloud Engineer” roles. Washington, DC $120,000.00-$185,000.00 6 days ago Reston, VA $110,000.00-$135,000.00 2 weeks ago Annapolis Junction, MD $50,000.00-$120,000.00 7 months ago Herndon, VA $160,000.00-$182,000.00 4 weeks ago Columbia, MD $115,000.00-$190,000.00 1 year ago Annapolis Junction, MD $130,000.00-$180,000.00 1 month ago Columbia, MD $70,000.00-$130,000.00 3 months ago McLean, VA $126,100.00-$227,950.00 6 days ago Annapolis Junction, MD $78,000.00-$250,000.00 5 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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