Azure Cloud Solutions Engineer

Overview

Light Feather 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 Dev Ops 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.

Location / Availability

• 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

• 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 Dev Ops workflows using tools like Azure Dev Ops and Git Hub 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 Dev Sec Ops  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 Dev Ops 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 Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions, and Agile SDLC.
• Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks: NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA.
• Proficiency in scripting languages:
  Power Shell, 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 (Dev Ops 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 Fin Ops principles and cloud cost optimization techniques.

At Light Feather, 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.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology