What are the responsibilities and job description for the Azure Cloud Solutions Engineer position at LightFeather?
LightFeather is seeking a Azure Solutions Cloud Engineer to drive the architecture, implementation, and management of secure cloud infrastructure within federal IT environments. This leadership role demands deep expertise in Azure cloud technologies, automation, and security compliance, with a strong emphasis on DevOps practices. As the technical lead, you will shape cloud strategies, lead Agile teams, and mentor junior engineers to ensure high standards of performance, security, and operational excellence.
Cloud Architecture & Deployment
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.
- Location: In-Person (5 days/week) in Washington, DC 20036
- Job Type: Full Time
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
- Clearance Requirement: Willing to obtain a security clearance
Cloud Architecture & Deployment
- Lead the design and deployment of secure, scalable Microsoft Azure solutions tailored for federal environments.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
- Enhance CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows using tools like Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
- Streamline cloud infrastructure provisioning through automation and standardized practices.
- Ensure adherence to federal cybersecurity frameworks including NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and FISMA.
- Implement best practices in monitoring, threat detection, and incident response across Azure environments.
- Oversee infrastructure performance, cost control, and optimization strategies.
- Manage core Azure services such as networking, virtual machines, storage, identity management, and security policies.
- Serve as Scrum Master to facilitate sprint planning, retrospectives, and Agile ceremonies.
- Mentor and guide junior cloud engineers, promoting a high-performance, collaborative culture.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including development, security, and operations to improve cloud delivery.
- Champion DevSecOps principles and foster alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Willing to obtain a security clearance.
- 7 years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure engineering and DevOps roles.
- Advanced knowledge of Azure infrastructure architecture, provisioning, and automation.
- Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, ARM, or Bicep.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Agile SDLC.
- Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks: NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA.
- Proficiency in scripting languages: PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
- Technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- Must be available to work on-site in Washington, DC (5 days/week).
- Azure Certifications: AZ-104 (Administrator), AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer), AZ-305 (Solutions Architect).
- Prior experience in U.S. federal government IT programs.
- Knowledge of hybrid cloud models and on-premises Azure Stack integration.
- Understanding of FinOps principles and cloud cost optimization techniques.
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.
