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LightFeather

LightFeather

lightfeather.io

10 Jobs

40 Employees

About the Company

LightFeather is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We are a forward leaning and edgy startup that is ready to change the world and improve the federal government, one organization at a time.

We don't just stay on the cutting edge, we push the edge further. LightFeather was founded in 2018 to be a different type of digital services company. Our mission is to empower people to get stuff done, to continuously drive business value and make a positive impact wherever we go. We are not afraid to disrupt and innovate to get stuff done with a focus on delivering business value continuously. We iterate and continuously improve processes, methodologies and products. Our software design and development is innovative from the start. Building sleek visualizations, we focus on delivering efficiencies and automated solutions to help our customers see their business processes in a totally new light. We transform business processes by infusing modern technologies and methodologies.

Listed Jobs

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LightFeather
Job Title
Cloud DevSecOps Engineer
Job Description
Job title: Cloud DevSecOps Engineer Role Summary: Design, implement, and secure multi‑cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP, GovCloud, DoD IL6) using DevSecOps principles. Drive automation, compliance, and threat‑modeling across enterprise platforms to ensure secure delivery pipelines and secure environments at scale. Expectations: - Deliver secure, compliant cloud architecture for commercial, GovCloud, and DoD IL6 environments. - Embed security controls across all development stages and infrastructure. - Lead cross‑functional initiatives with architects, compliance, and engineering teams. - Maintain continuous compliance and readiness for ATO, NIST 800‑53, FedRAMP, CIS, and DoD standards. Key Responsibilities: - Architect and enforce security baselines (CIS, NIST 800‑53, FedRAMP) across AWS, Azure, GCP, and restricted clouds. - Drive threat‑modeling, secure‑design reviews, and architecture reviews. - Build and maintain Terraform IaC modules enforcing security policies at scale. - Integrate CI/CD pipelines with automated SAST, DAST, IaC scanning, and container security tools. - Develop and refine guardrails, remediation pipelines, and policy enforcement. - Support ATO compliance by embedding controls into build processes and leading assessments. - Implement centralized logging, monitoring, and incident response across multi‑cloud environments. - Mentor and guide security and platform engineering teams on secure development practices. - Act as subject matter expert in cloud security, providing guidance to stakeholders and architects. Required Skills: - 5+ years cloud security experience in AWS, Azure, GCP (and optionally GovCloud, DoD IL6). - Advanced Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/ Bicep, and IaC expertise. - Proficient in GitLab, GitHub Actions, or equivalent CI/CD systems. - Strong programming/scripting skills (Python, Go, PowerShell, Bash). - Deep understanding of IAM/RBAC, KMS/Key Vault, networking, encryption. - Familiarity with native cloud security services (AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty; Azure Defender; Google SCC). - Knowledge of OWASP ASVS/Top 10, NIST 800‑53, FedRAMP, CIS Benchmarks. - Proven track record embedding security into Agile/DevSecOps pipelines. - Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field (or equivalent experience). - Certifications: AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, OSCP, CISSP (preferred).
Alexandria, United states
On site
Mid level
17-12-2025
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LightFeather
Job Title
Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer
Job Description
Job Title: Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer Role Summary: Design and secure multi-cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP while embedding security into development processes using DevSecOps methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance readiness in Commercial, GovCloud, and DoD IL6 environments. Expactations: - U.S. Citizenship Required - Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance - 5+ years cloud security experience - Advanced hands-on experience with two or more cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle) Key Responsibilities: - Design and implement secure cloud architecture across multi-cloud platforms - Define/enforce security baselines (CIS, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP) - Conduct architecture reviews, threat modeling, and secure design guidance - Develop Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) modules for security at scale - Integrate automated security scans (SAST, DAST, IaC) into CI/CD pipelines - Build automated guardrails, policies, and remediation pipelines - Support ATO compliance through embedded controls and security assessments - Implement centralized logging and incident response solutions - Guide teams on secure cloud development practices - Align security objectives between engineering teams and stakeholders - Serve as cloud security subject matter expert Required Skills: - Cloud security frameworks (CIS, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP) - Cloud security tools (AWS Security Hub, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Google SCC) - Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) - CI/CD integration (GitLab, GitHub Actions) - Programming/scripting (Python, Go, PowerShell, Bash) - Cloud IAM/RBAC configuration - Networking and encryption protocols - Application security standards (OWASP ASVS/Top 10, CWE 25) - DevSecOps methodologies Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
Alexandria, United states
Hybrid
Mid level
29-12-2025
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LightFeather
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Senior AWS Cloud Engineer
Job Description
Job Title: Senior AWS Cloud Engineer Role Summary: Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise‑grade AWS infrastructure for federal clients, driving cloud modernization through architecture best practices, automation, and security. Expactations: Deliver scalable, resilient AWS solutions that meet federal security and compliance standards; mentor and guide a team of cloud engineers; partner with stakeholders to align technology with mission objectives. Key Responsibilities: - Design, architect, and deploy high‑performance, highly available AWS environments. - Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers on best practices, DevOps, and security. - Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible. - Enforce AWS security frameworks (IAM, Shield, Macie, encryption) and FedRAMP/NIST compliance. - Manage CI/CD pipelines with GitLab, Jenkins, CodePipeline, and CodeDeploy. - Monitor, analyze, and optimize cloud performance with CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and Security Hub. - Support hybrid and multi‑cloud integrations with Azure and GCP. - Configure networking (VPC, Route 53, ELB, Direct Connect) and implement disaster recovery. - Engage with government agencies and security teams to ensure alignment with business and compliance goals. Required Skills: - 5+ years in cloud engineering or DevOps, with deep AWS expertise. - Strong IaC proficiency: Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible. - DevOps tools: GitLab, Jenkins, CodePipeline, CodeDeploy. - AWS security: IAM, Shield, Macie, encryption, FedRAMP compliance. - Multiple‑cloud & hybrid architecture knowledge (AWS‑Azure‑GCP). - Programming/scripting: Python, PowerShell, Bash, YAML/JSON. - Kubernetes, EKS, serverless (Lambda), container orchestration. - Familiarity with cost optimization and performance tuning. Required Education & Certifications: - AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (or equivalent). - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred). - US citizenship; active Secret clearance or higher.
Alexandria, United states
On site
Senior
09-01-2026
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GCP Cloud/DevOps Engineer
Job Description
Job title: GCP Cloud/DevOps Engineer Role Summary: Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Lead infrastructure-as-code (IaC) development, CI/CD pipeline automation, and cloud security compliance for high‑security government projects. Expactations: - Obtain U.S. security clearance. - 4+ years of cloud engineering experience, including 2+ years on GCP. - Strong proficiency with GCP services (Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, VPC, IAM, GKE, BigQuery). - Hands‑on experience with IaC tools (Terraform, Deployment Manager, Ansible). - Knowledge of CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins, Cloud Build). - Solid Linux, networking, Docker, Kubernetes skills. - Agile/Scrum experience. Key Responsibilities: - Design, deploy, and manage GCP infrastructure aligned with federal security standards (FedRAMP, NIST). - Create and maintain IaC scripts for reproducible environments. - Build, test, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application deployments. - Collaborate with software engineers, security teams, and government stakeholders on development and deployment workflows. - Monitor performance, troubleshoot incidents, and enforce SLAs. - Document architecture, processes, and best practices. - Share knowledge across the engineering team. Required Skills: - Google Cloud Platform expertise (Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, VPC, IAM, GKE, BigQuery). - Infrastructure‑as‑Code: Terraform, Deployment Manager, Ansible. - CI/CD: GitLab CI, Jenkins, Cloud Build. - Linux system administration, networking, Docker, Kubernetes. - Python, Bash, or Go scripting. - Agile/Scrum methodology. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred. - GCP Professional Cloud Architect or DevOps Engineer certification highly preferred.
Alexandria, United states
On site
Junior
09-01-2026