GCP Cloud/DevOps Engineer

LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC

Washington, DC

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for cloud engineers who design and automate infrastructure in high-security government environments and have hands-on GCP experience.

Best fit for

Candidates with GCP expertise and a background in federal government contracts
— “Experience supporting federal government contracts and understanding of ATO processes”
Individuals who can manage infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines in a secure environment
— “Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform, Deployment Manager, or similar tools”
Professionals with a track record of working in Agile/Scrum environments
— “Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment”

Things to consider

U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to Top Secret clearance requirements
— “U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements”
The role demands in-person work in Washington, DC, with no remote flexibility
— “Location: In-Person (5 days/week) in Washington, DC”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with GCP security and compliance frameworks in your resume
— “Implement cloud best practices and ensure compliance with federal security standards”
Showcase your ability to work with cross-functional teams in past roles
— “Collaborate with software engineers, security personnel, and government stakeholders”
Emphasize your hands-on IaC and CI/CD pipeline management experience
— “Support CI/CD pipeline automation, integration, and management”
Demonstrate your knowledge of Linux and containerization in your application materials
— “Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

Designed and implemented secure and scalable cloud infrastructure
Supported development and deployment workflows

Typical background

4+ years of cloud engineering experienceHands-on experience with GCP services

Skills & requirements

Required

GCP ServicesInfrastructure-as-codeCi/cd PipelineLinux SystemsContainerization

Preferred

GCP CertificationsFederal Security Standards Knowledge

Stack & domain

GCPTerraformAnsibleDeployment ManagerGitlab CIJenkinsCloud BuildLinuxNetworkingContainerizationDockerKubernetesPythonBashGoGCP Professional Cloud ArchitectGCP Devops Engineer

About the role

Original posting from LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC via Greenhouse

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
Key Responsibilities
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.

Source: LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC careers (Greenhouse)