GCP Cloud/DevOps Engineer
LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC
$120,000 - $140,000 / year
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Description
Washington D.C. Pay Range:
$120,000 - $140,000 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
- 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 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.
About this role
LightFeather is hiring a GCP Cloud/DevOps Engineer for a full-time, in-person role in Washington, D.C. supporting federal government contracts. You'll design and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on GCP while developing infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform or similar tools. The work spans CI/CD pipeline automation, system monitoring, compliance with federal security standards like FedRAMP and NIST, and close collaboration with software engineers, security teams, and government stakeholders. This is a contract position paying $120,000–$140,000 annually, requiring five days per week on-site.
The role demands at least four years of cloud engineering experience with a minimum of two years specifically on GCP, plus hands-on proficiency with core GCP services, infrastructure-as-code tools, and CI/CD platforms. You'll need solid Linux, networking, and containerization knowledge, along with familiarity working in Agile environments. U.S. citizenship is required, as is your willingness to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance—a significant commitment that shapes both the role's impact and its candidate pool.
This position suits engineers with government contracting experience or those eager to build it, particularly if you hold or can pursue GCP certifications and understand federal compliance processes. Python, Bash, or Go scripting skills and exposure to AWS or Azure are valued additions. If you're drawn to mission-critical infrastructure work in a high-security environment and can commit to the clearance process and full-time D.C. presence, this role offers meaningful technical challenges alongside the specialized expertise government cloud work demands.
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