LightFeather

About the Company

LightFeather is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We are a forward leaning and edgy startup that is ready to change the world and improve the federal government, one organization at a time.

We don't just stay on the cutting edge, we push the edge further. LightFeather was founded in 2018 to be a different type of digital services company. Our mission is to empower people to get stuff done, to continuously drive business value and make a positive impact wherever we go. We are not afraid to disrupt and innovate to get stuff done with a focus on delivering business value continuously. We iterate and continuously improve processes, methodologies and products. Our software design and development is innovative from the start. Building sleek visualizations, we focus on delivering efficiencies and automated solutions to help our customers see their business processes in a totally new light. We transform business processes by infusing modern technologies and methodologies.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

LightFeather

Job Title

Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer Role Summary: Design and secure multi-cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP while embedding security into development processes using DevSecOps methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance readiness in Commercial, GovCloud, and DoD IL6 environments. Expactations: - U.S. Citizenship Required - Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance - 5+ years cloud security experience - Advanced hands-on experience with two or more cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle) Key Responsibilities: - Design and implement secure cloud architecture across multi-cloud platforms - Define/enforce security baselines (CIS, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP) - Conduct architecture reviews, threat modeling, and secure design guidance - Develop Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) modules for security at scale - Integrate automated security scans (SAST, DAST, IaC) into CI/CD pipelines - Build automated guardrails, policies, and remediation pipelines - Support ATO compliance through embedded controls and security assessments - Implement centralized logging and incident response solutions - Guide teams on secure cloud development practices - Align security objectives between engineering teams and stakeholders - Serve as cloud security subject matter expert Required Skills: - Cloud security frameworks (CIS, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP) - Cloud security tools (AWS Security Hub, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Google SCC) - Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) - CI/CD integration (GitLab, GitHub Actions) - Programming/scripting (Python, Go, PowerShell, Bash) - Cloud IAM/RBAC configuration - Networking and encryption protocols - Application security standards (OWASP ASVS/Top 10, CWE 25) - DevSecOps methodologies Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent industry experience)

Alexandria, United states

Hybrid

Mid level

29-12-2025

Company Name

LightFeather

Job Title

Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior AWS Cloud Engineer Role Summary: Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise‑grade AWS infrastructure for federal clients, driving cloud modernization through architecture best practices, automation, and security. Expactations: Deliver scalable, resilient AWS solutions that meet federal security and compliance standards; mentor and guide a team of cloud engineers; partner with stakeholders to align technology with mission objectives. Key Responsibilities: - Design, architect, and deploy high‑performance, highly available AWS environments. - Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers on best practices, DevOps, and security. - Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible. - Enforce AWS security frameworks (IAM, Shield, Macie, encryption) and FedRAMP/NIST compliance. - Manage CI/CD pipelines with GitLab, Jenkins, CodePipeline, and CodeDeploy. - Monitor, analyze, and optimize cloud performance with CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and Security Hub. - Support hybrid and multi‑cloud integrations with Azure and GCP. - Configure networking (VPC, Route 53, ELB, Direct Connect) and implement disaster recovery. - Engage with government agencies and security teams to ensure alignment with business and compliance goals. Required Skills: - 5+ years in cloud engineering or DevOps, with deep AWS expertise. - Strong IaC proficiency: Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible. - DevOps tools: GitLab, Jenkins, CodePipeline, CodeDeploy. - AWS security: IAM, Shield, Macie, encryption, FedRAMP compliance. - Multiple‑cloud & hybrid architecture knowledge (AWS‑Azure‑GCP). - Programming/scripting: Python, PowerShell, Bash, YAML/JSON. - Kubernetes, EKS, serverless (Lambda), container orchestration. - Familiarity with cost optimization and performance tuning. Required Education & Certifications: - AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (or equivalent). - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred). - US citizenship; active Secret clearance or higher.

Alexandria, United states

On site

Senior

09-01-2026

Company Name

LightFeather

Job Title

GCP Cloud/DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Job title: GCP Cloud/DevOps Engineer Role Summary: Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Lead infrastructure-as-code (IaC) development, CI/CD pipeline automation, and cloud security compliance for high‑security government projects. Expactations: - Obtain U.S. security clearance. - 4+ years of cloud engineering experience, including 2+ years on GCP. - Strong proficiency with GCP services (Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, VPC, IAM, GKE, BigQuery). - Hands‑on experience with IaC tools (Terraform, Deployment Manager, Ansible). - Knowledge of CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins, Cloud Build). - Solid Linux, networking, Docker, Kubernetes skills. - Agile/Scrum experience. Key Responsibilities: - Design, deploy, and manage GCP infrastructure aligned with federal security standards (FedRAMP, NIST). - Create and maintain IaC scripts for reproducible environments. - Build, test, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application deployments. - Collaborate with software engineers, security teams, and government stakeholders on development and deployment workflows. - Monitor performance, troubleshoot incidents, and enforce SLAs. - Document architecture, processes, and best practices. - Share knowledge across the engineering team. Required Skills: - Google Cloud Platform expertise (Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, VPC, IAM, GKE, BigQuery). - Infrastructure‑as‑Code: Terraform, Deployment Manager, Ansible. - CI/CD: GitLab CI, Jenkins, Cloud Build. - Linux system administration, networking, Docker, Kubernetes. - Python, Bash, or Go scripting. - Agile/Scrum methodology. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred. - GCP Professional Cloud Architect or DevOps Engineer certification highly preferred.

Alexandria, United states

On site

Junior

09-01-2026

Company Name

LightFeather

Job Title

Cloud Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Cloud Engineer Role Summary: Design, deploy, and optimize secure, scalable federal cloud environments using IaC, CI/CD, and DevOps practices, ensuring compliance with FedRAMP, NIST, and other federal standards. Expectations: - Minimum 5+ years in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration. - U.S. citizenship; willingness to obtain a security clearance. - Professional cloud certification preferred. Key Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and maintain enterprise cloud infrastructures. - Automate provisioning and configuration with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible). - Implement cloud security best practices: IAM, encryption, monitoring, FedRAMP, NIST compliance. - Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and automated deployments. - Configure monitoring, logging, and performance optimization for resiliency. - Architect and optimize cloud networking, DNS, VPN, and load balancing for high availability. - Support hybrid cloud migrations and integrations. - Develop automation scripts in Python, PowerShell, or Bash to improve efficiency. - Design and implement backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies. - Collaborate with government agencies, DevOps teams, and security engineers to align solutions with mission objectives. Required Skills: - Cloud platform expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure‑as‑code proficiency. - Strong knowledge of IAM, encryption, security monitoring, and federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, RMF). - Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps pipelines. - Proficiency in cloud networking, DNS, VPN, load balancing, and hybrid architecture. - Scripting and automation skills in Python, PowerShell, Bash, YAML/JSON. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). - Professional cloud certification (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, etc.) preferred. - Security clearance eligibility (willingness to obtain clearance).

Alexandria, United states

Hybrid

Mid level

14-01-2026