LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC
GCPCloud/DevOpsEngineer
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“GCP Cloud/DevOps Engineer at LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC. Skills: GCP, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD. Design cloud infrastructure. Implement cloud infrastructure”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive cloud optimization; Drive automation efforts; Support development workflows; Support deployment workflows; Ensure cloud services meet SLAs; Ensure compliance with federal security standards
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot issues
U. S. citizenship required, Obtain and maintain Top Secret-level security clearance, Willing to obtain a security clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years of experience in cloud engineering, 2 years on GCP, Hands-on experience with GCP services, Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools, Familiarity with CI/CD tools, Solid understanding of Linux systems, Solid understanding of networking, Solid understanding of containerization, Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment, Willing to obtain a security clearance
Nice to Have
GCP Professional Cloud Architect or DevOps Engineer certification, Experience supporting federal government contracts, Understanding of ATO processes, Familiarity with other cloud platforms, Scripting skills in Python, Scripting skills in Bash, Scripting skills in Go
What You'll Do.
Design cloud infrastructure
Implement cloud infrastructure
Manage cloud infrastructure
Support CI/CD automation
Integrate CI/CD pipelines
Manage CI/CD pipelines
Monitor system performance
Ensure cloud services meet SLAs
Implement cloud best practices
Ensure compliance with federal security standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with cross-functional teams; Collaborate with software engineers; Collaborate with security personnel; Collaborate with government stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Agile/Scrum environment
Full Job Description
Washington D. C. Pay Range: $160,000 - $180,000 USD LightFeather is seeking a GCP Cloud/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: In-Person (5 days/week) in Washington, DC 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 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
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