Lead Microsoft Azure Cloud Engineer Job at ZipRecruiter, Washington DC

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  • ZipRecruiter
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Description LightFeather is seeking a Lead Azure Cloud Engineer specializing in Microsoft Azure to design, implement, and manage secure cloud solutions for federal IT environments. You'll play a key role in supporting Azure infrastructure, automation, and security, applying DevOps best practices to drive performance, strengthen compliance, and improve operational efficiency. Location: On-site, 5 days/week in Washington, D.C. 20036 Job Type: Full-time Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required Clearance Requirement: Willing to obtain a security clearance Key Responsibilities Design and deploy secure, scalable cloud architectures in Microsoft Azure for federal clients Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or Bicep Improve continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools Implement best practices for monitoring, logging, and cloud optimization to improve performance, security, and cost efficiency Ensure alignment with federal cybersecurity frameworks such as the Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53, the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), and the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) Manage Azure resources, including virtual networks, and access management (IAM), virtual machines, and security configurations Collaborate across teams—security, development, and operations—to continuously enhance cloud environments Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of innovation, learning, and technical excellence Required Qualifications U.S. Citizenship Willing to obtain a security clearance 6+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure cloud engineering and DevOps Proven expertise in Azure infrastructure architecture, deployment, and automation Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep Hands-on experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows Familiarity with federal compliance standards including FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and FISMA Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or Bash Experience with Azure networking, management (Azure Active Directory), security policies, and monitoring Strong leadership and mentorship skills Ability to work on-site in Washington, DC five days per week Qualifications Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-104 (Administrator), AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer), or AZ-305 (Solutions Architect) Experience supporting federal IT systems and secure environments Understanding of hybrid cloud architectures and on-premise integrations Experience with cloud financial operations (FinOps) and cost optimization strategies 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. We value curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, and we foster a culture where everyone has a voice. Here, your growth is supported, your ideas are welcomed, and your impact is felt. #J-18808-Ljbffr ZipRecruiter

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