Microsoft Azure Cloud Engineer

LightFeather is seeking a Cloud Engineer specializing in Microsoft Azure to design, implement, and manage secure cloud solutions for federal IT environments. You’ll play a key role in supporting Azure infrastructure, automation, and security, applying DevOps best practices to drive performance, strengthen compliance, and improve operational efficiency.

Location: On-site, 5 days/week in Arlington, Virginia
Job Type: Full-time
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy secure, scalable cloud architectures in Microsoft Azure for federal clients
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or Bicep
• Improve continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
• Implement best practices for monitoring, logging, and cloud optimization to improve performance, security, and cost efficiency
• Ensure alignment with federal cybersecurity frameworks such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53, the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), and the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
• Manage Azure resources, including virtual networks, identity and access management (IAM), virtual machines, and security configurations
• Serve as Scrum Master and lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Collaborate across teams—security, development, and operations—to continuously enhance cloud environments
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of innovation, learning, and technical excellence

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance
• 6+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure cloud engineering and DevOps
• Proven expertise in Azure infrastructure architecture, deployment, and automation
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep
• Hands-on experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
• Familiarity with federal compliance standards including FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and FISMA
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or Bash
• Experience with Azure networking, identity management (Azure Active Directory), security policies, and monitoring
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills
• Ability to work on-site in Washington, DC five days per week

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-104 (Administrator), AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer), or AZ-305 (Solutions Architect)
• Experience supporting federal IT systems and secure environments
• Understanding of hybrid cloud architectures and on-premise integrations
• Experience with cloud financial operations (FinOps) and cost optimization strategies

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. We value curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, and we foster a culture where everyone has a voice. Here, your growth is supported, your ideas are welcomed, and your impact is felt.