DevOps Engineer

LightFeather is seeking a DevOps Engineer 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 : Hybrid, On-site 4 days/week in Washington, D.C. 20036 and 1 day Telework Job Type : Full Time Clearance Requirement : U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements and the need to obtain and maintain a Top Secret-level security clearance 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 Willing to obtain a Top Secret security clearance 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? 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. LightFeather is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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