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LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC

GCP Cloud/DevOps Engineer

Salary$120k – $140k
LocationArlington, VA, Washington, DC
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience4+ yrs
DepartmentAll Departments
Company size51–200 people
First seenOct 10, 2026 · 1d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have8
4+ years of experience in cloud engineering
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
Top Secret-level security clearance
Nice to have4
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
Eligibility2
Willing to obtain a security clearance
U.S. citizenship is required
Skills
GCP
Terraform
Deployment Manager
GitLab CI
Jenkins
Cloud Build
Linux
Docker
Kubernetes
Python
Bash
Go
Compute Engine
Cloud Functions
VPC
IAM
GKE
BigQuery
Ansible
AWS
Azure
Washington D.C. Pay Range:
$120,000 - $140,000 USD
About the role
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.
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Location: In-Person (5 days/week) in Washington, DC
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Job Type: Full Time
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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
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Design, implement, and manage secure and scalable cloud infrastructure using GCP.
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Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform, Deployment Manager, or similar tools.
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Support CI/CD pipeline automation, integration, and management.
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Collaborate with software engineers, security personnel, and government stakeholders to support development and deployment workflows.
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Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure cloud services meet SLAs.
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Implement cloud best practices and ensure compliance with federal security standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST).
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Provide documentation and knowledge sharing with the broader engineering team.
Required Qualifications
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Willing to obtain a security clearance.
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4+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with at least 2 years on GCP.
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Hands-on experience with GCP services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, VPC, IAM, GKE, and BigQuery.
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Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Deployment Manager.
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Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Cloud Build.
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Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
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Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Preferred Skills
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GCP Professional Cloud Architect or DevOps Engineer certification.
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Experience supporting federal government contracts and understanding of ATO processes.
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Familiarity with other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
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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.
Legal
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.
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