LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC is looking for an Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure Azure cloud solutions for federal IT environments. You will play a key role in supporting Azure infrastructure, automation, and security, applying DevOps best practices to drive performance, strengthen compliance, and improve operational efficiency.
What You'll Do
- Design, deploy, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure including VMs, VNets, Storage, Azure AD, and PaaS services.
- Manage and optimize Azure networking components (VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, VPN/ExpressRoute connectivity).
- Develop and maintain Terraform templates as the primary IaC tool.
- Support automation via PowerShell, Bash, YAML/JSON, and GitLab pipelines.
- Deploy, configure, and manage AVD environments including host pools, session hosts, FSLogix profile containers, and Azure AD/M365 integrations.
- Provide troubleshooting and performance optimization for AVD users.
- Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.
- Automate cloud operations, system configuration, and monitoring tasks.
- Implement secure cloud practices aligned with federal requirements (RBAC, Key Vault, IAM, encryption standards).
- Ensure compliance with NIST, RMF, FedRAMP, and agency-specific controls.
- Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and related tools to analyze system health, diagnose issues, and enforce SLAs.
- Work with engineering, security, and program staff to support ongoing cloud modernization efforts.
- Support onsite collaboration with customer stakeholders.
What We're Looking For
- Active Secret or higher clearance.
- 3+ years of experience with Azure Cloud Engineering.
- 3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- 3+ years of experience using Terraform for IaC.
- 3+ years of experience using GitLab.
- Minimum of 4 years experience with PowerShell scripting.
- 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Systems Engineering.
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure core services and architecture.
- Proficiency with Terraform, PowerShell, and GitLab CI/CD.
- Experience supporting Azure networking (VNets, routing, NSGs, VPN/ExpressRoute).
- Hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) in production environments.
- Understanding of federal cloud security frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, RMF).
- Ability to work on-site in Washington, DC four days per week.
- U.S. Citizenship Required.
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting DoD or federal agency cloud environments.
- Experience with Docker/Kubernetes (AKS).
- Azure serverless tools (Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid).
- Cost optimization using Azure Cost Management / FinOps practices.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Azure
- Terraform
- PowerShell
- Bash
- YAML
- JSON
- GitLab CI/CD
- Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
- Azure AD
- M365
- Docker
- Kubernetes (AKS)
- Azure Functions
- Azure Logic Apps
- Azure Event Grid
- Azure Cost Management
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Washington, D.C. 20036, requiring on-site work four days per week.
LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC is a purpose-driven team that delivers innovative, mission-critical solutions. You will work on diverse, meaningful projects alongside some of the best minds in the industry.
LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
