What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microsoft Azure Cloud Engineer position at LightFeather?
We are seeking a Senior Microsoft Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure cloud solutions for federal IT environments. This hybrid role supports Azure infrastructure, automation, and security, leveraging DevOps best practices to optimize performance, security, and compliance.
Required:
Preferred:
LightFeather is a technology-driven company that delivers secure, scalable, and innovative cloud solutions to federal agencies. We specialize in Microsoft Azure cloud engineering, automation, and security, helping agencies modernize their IT environments while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Our engineers work on high-impact projects, solving complex cloud challenges in environments where security, performance, and compliance are critical. We offer:
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- Location: Hybrid (Remote/In-Person in DC Metro Area)
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is Required
- Clearance Requirement: Secret/Top Secret Security Clearance Required
- Salary: Competitive Based on Experience
- Architect, design, and deploy secure, scalable Microsoft Azure cloud solutions for federal environments
- Implement automation using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep to streamline infrastructure deployment
- Enhance CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or related tools
- Optimize cloud performance, cost, and security by implementing best practices in monitoring, logging, and infrastructure optimization
- Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA, and other federal cybersecurity frameworks
- Manage Azure infrastructure, including networking, identity management, virtual machines, and security policies
- Lead Agile development practices as a Scrum Master, facilitating sprint planning, retrospectives, and Agile ceremonies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security, development, and operations, to enhance cloud environments
- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence
Required:
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance
- 6 years of experience in Microsoft Azure cloud engineering and DevOps
- Strong experience in Azure infrastructure design, deployment, and automation
- Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep
- Proven experience with CI/CD pipeline automation and DevOps workflows
- Knowledge of federal cloud security standards, including FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and FISMA
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or Bash
- Experience with Azure networking, security, identity management (Azure AD), and monitoring
Preferred:
- Azure Certifications, such as AZ-104, AZ-400, AZ-305
- Experience working in federal IT environments
- Familiarity with hybrid cloud architectures and on-premises integrations
- Experience in cloud cost optimization and FinOps best practices
LightFeather is a technology-driven company that delivers secure, scalable, and innovative cloud solutions to federal agencies. We specialize in Microsoft Azure cloud engineering, automation, and security, helping agencies modernize their IT environments while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Our engineers work on high-impact projects, solving complex cloud challenges in environments where security, performance, and compliance are critical. We offer:
- The opportunity to work on high-impact, mission-critical Microsoft Azure cloud projects for federal agencies
- A culture that values technical innovation, autonomy, and collaboration
- Access to cutting-edge cloud technologies and continuous learning opportunities
- A leadership team that understands technology and supports innovation
- Competitive compensation, top-tier benefits, and career growth opportunities
- A hybrid work environment where you can balance remote flexibility with in-person collaboration
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