Job Description
Job Description
LightFeather is seeking a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of AWS-based infrastructure. This role requires a seasoned engineer with deep expertise in AWS environments, DevOps practices, cloud security, and automation, capable of driving cloud modernization and guiding teams through mission-critical federal projects.
This role provides the opportunity to lead high-impact cloud transformation initiatives in the federal sector, ensuring secure, efficient, and scalable AWS platform solutions.
- Location: In-Person (5 days/week) in Washington, DC 20036
- Job Type: Full Time
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
- Clearance Requirement: Active Secret or higher clearance
Responsibilities:
- Cloud Architecture & Strategy: Design and implement scalable, resilient, and high-performance AWS environments for enterprise applications.
- Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Lead a team of cloud engineers, providing guidance on AWS best practices, DevOps strategies, and cloud security frameworks.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and manage AWS infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible to automate provisioning and configuration.
- Security & Compliance: Enforce AWS security best practices, including IAM policies, AWS Shield, AWS Macie, encryption, and FedRAMP compliance.
- CI/CD Pipeline Management: Oversee CI/CD processes using GitLab, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, and AWS CodeDeploy for automated deployments.
- Cloud Monitoring & Optimization: Utilize AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Security Hub to track system health, optimize performance, and detect anomalies.
- Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Cloud Solutions: Support hybrid and cross-cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration between AWS, Azure, and on-premise systems.
- Networking & Load Balancing: Configure VPCs, Route 53, Elastic Load Balancers (ELB), and AWS Direct Connect for secure, high-performance cloud networking.
- Disaster Recovery & High Availability: Implement AWS backup, disaster recovery, and multi-region failover strategies to enhance system resilience.
- Stakeholder & Client Engagement: Work closely with government agencies, security teams, and cloud engineers to ensure alignment with business and security objectives.
- Automation & DevSecOps: Develop and implement automated security monitoring, logging, and compliance reporting solutions.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- US Citizenship.
- Active Secret or higher clearance
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or technical leadership, with a strong focus on AWS cloud environments.
- Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (or equivalent AWS certification preferred).
- Cloud Security & Compliance: Deep understanding of AWS security tools, IAM best practices, encryption standards, and DoD/Federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, RMF, Zero Trust Architecture).
- Technical Tool Proficiency: Strong expertise in Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, AWS Lambda, and AWS DevOps services.
- Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Cloud Knowledge: Experience integrating AWS solutions with Azure and GCP environments.
- Scripting & Automation: Strong proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and YAML/JSON for automation and cloud management.
Preferred:
- Experience working with federal agencies or DoD cloud modernization projects.
- Knowledge of AWS AI/ML services, container orchestration (EKS), and serverless architectures.
- Expertise in cloud cost optimization and performance tuning strategies.
Why Join LightFeather?
You'll be part of a team dedicated to meaningful impact, working on solutions that address mission-critical needs. Experience variety, fulfillment, and the opportunity to work with some of the best in the industry.
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