Lead Cloud Engineer - AWS

ZipRecruiter; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Cloud Engineer, where you will oversee the design and optimization of AWS infrastructure for critical government operations. This role is pivotal in leading cloud transformation initiatives, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while fostering a collaborative environment. You will guide teams in deploying secure, scalable cloud solutions, utilizing cutting-edge tools and practices. If you are passionate about cloud technology and eager to make a meaningful impact in the federal sector, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of cloud engineering.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering with a focus on AWS.
• Deep understanding of AWS security tools and federal compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable AWS environments for enterprise applications.
• Lead a team providing guidance on AWS best practices and DevOps strategies.

Skills

Cloud Engineering

AWS Architecture

DevOps Practices

Cloud Security

Automation

Terraform

Ansible

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Education

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

AWS Lambda

GitLab

Jenkins

AWS CodePipeline

AWS CodeDeploy

AWS CloudWatch

AWS CloudTrail

AWS Security Hub

Job description

Job Description

LightFeather is seeking a Lead Cloud Engineer – AWS to oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of AWS-based infrastructure, ensuring security, scalability, and compliance with federal regulations. This role requires strong leadership, expertise in AWS architecture, DevOps practices, cloud security, and automation, as well as the ability to guide teams in deploying and managing cloud solutions for mission-critical government operations.

This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact cloud transformation initiatives in the federal sector, ensuring secure, efficient, and scalable AWS platform solutions.

Location & Details

• Location: In-Person (5 days/week) in Washington, DC
• Job Type: Full Time
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
• Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

1. Cloud Architecture & Strategy: Design and implement scalable, resilient, and high-performance AWS environments for enterprise applications.
2. Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Lead a team of cloud engineers, providing guidance on AWS best practices, DevOps strategies, and security frameworks.
3. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and manage AWS infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible to automate provisioning and configuration.
4. Security & Compliance: Enforce AWS security best practices, including IAM policies, AWS Shield, AWS Macie, encryption, and FedRAMP compliance.
5. CI/CD Pipeline Management: Oversee CI/CD processes using GitLab, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, and AWS CodeDeploy for automated deployments.
6. Monitoring & Optimization: Utilize AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and Security Hub to track system health, optimize performance, and detect anomalies.
7. Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Cloud Solutions: Support hybrid and cross-cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration with Azure and on-premise systems.
8. Networking & Load Balancing: Configure VPCs, Route 53, Elastic Load Balancers, and AWS Direct Connect for secure, high-performance networking.
9. Disaster Recovery & High Availability: Implement backup, disaster recovery, and multi-region failover strategies to enhance resilience.
10. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with government agencies, security teams, and cloud engineers to align solutions with security and business objectives.
11. Automation & DevSecOps: Develop automated security monitoring, logging, and compliance reporting solutions.

Qualifications & Skills

• U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or technical leadership with a focus on AWS.
• Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of AWS security tools, IAM, encryption, and federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, RMF, Zero Trust).
• Proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, AWS Lambda, and AWS DevOps services.
• Experience integrating AWS with Azure and GCP environments.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and YAML/JSON for automation.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with federal agencies or DoD cloud modernization projects.
• Knowledge of AWS AI/ML services, EKS, and serverless architectures.
• Expertise in cost optimization and performance tuning in cloud environments.

Why Join LightFeather?

Be part of a team committed to meaningful impact, working on solutions for mission-critical needs. Enjoy variety, fulfillment, and collaboration with industry leaders. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LightFeather is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of sex, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

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