GCP Cloud/DevOps Engineer

Washington D.C. Pay Range $160,000 - $180,000 USD LightFeather is seeking a GCP Cloud/DevOps Engineerwho 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 • Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required • Clearance Requirement: Willing to obtain a 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 jobyoure joining a purpose-driven team that delivers innovative, mission-critical solutions to make a real difference. Youll work on diverse, meaningful projects that challenge and inspire you, alongside some of the best minds in the industry.