{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"03db7b2b28b93b5c4d1bdae5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/03db7b2b28b93b5c4d1bdae5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/03db7b2b28b93b5c4d1bdae5","title":"DevOps Engineer","description":"LightFeather is seeking a 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.\nThis role offers an exciting opportunity to shape cloud automation and infrastructure strategies in a high-impact government environment.\nLocation: In-Person (5 days/week) in Washington, DC\nJob Type: Full Time\nCitizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required\nClearance Requirement: Willing to obtain a Top Secret security clearance\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, implement, and manage secure and scalable cloud infrastructure using GCP.\nDevelop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform, Deployment Manager, or similar tools.\nSupport CI/CD pipeline automation, integration, and management.\nCollaborate with software engineers, security personnel, and government stakeholders to support development and deployment workflows.\nMonitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure cloud services meet SLAs.\nImplement cloud best practices and ensure compliance with federal security standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST).\nProvide documentation and knowledge sharing with the broader engineering team.\nRequired Qualifications\nWilling to obtain a Top Secret security clearance\n4+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with at least 2 years on GCP.\nHands-on experience with GCP services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, VPC, IAM, GKE, and BigQuery.\nExperience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Deployment Manager.\nFamiliarity with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Cloud Build.\nSolid understanding of Linux systems, networking, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).\nExperience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.\nPreferred Skills\nGCP Professional Cloud Architect or DevOps Engineer certification.\nExperience supporting federal government contracts and understanding of ATO processes.\nFamiliarity with other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is a plus.\nScripting skills in Python, Bash, or Go.\nWhy Join LightFeather?\nAt 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.","company":"Lightfeather Io","rawCompany":"lightfeather io","city":"Alexandria","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:01:23.225Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"DevOps Engineer","description":"LightFeather is seeking a DevOps Engineer who will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure solutions within Google Cloud Platform (GCP). 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