LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC
Azure Cloud/DevOps Engineer
Washington, District of Columbia, USA · Staff+ · Full-time
No sponsorshipDetected 36 days ago
BashPowerShellGitAzureCloud PlatformsDockerKubernetesTerraformCI/CDDevOpsCybersecuritySystems EngineeringVPNCollaboration
About the role
- Provide troubleshooting and performance optimization for AVD users (explicit customer requirement).
- Ensure compliance with NIST, RMF, FedRAMP, and agency-specific controls.
Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize Azure networking components (VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, VPN/ExpressRoute connectivity).
- Develop and maintain Terraform templates as the primary IaC tool (critical requirement emphasized by hiring managers).
- Support automation via PowerShell, Bash, YAML/JSON, and GitLab pipelines.
- Deploy, configure, and manage AVD environments including host pools, session hosts, FSLogix profile containers, and Azure AD/M365 integrations.
- Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.
- Implement secure cloud practices aligned with federal requirements (RBAC, Key Vault, IAM, encryption standards).
- Work with engineering, security, and program staff to support ongoing cloud modernization efforts.
Requirements
- Experience supporting Azure networking (VNets, routing, NSGs, VPN/ExpressRoute).
- Hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) in production environments.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting DoD or federal agency cloud environments.
- Experience with Docker/Kubernetes (AKS).
- Azure serverless tools (Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid).
- Cost optimization using Azure Cost Management / FinOps practices.
- Why Join LightFeather?
- 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.
- role cannot be performed remotely long-term).
Skills
- Automate cloud operations, system configuration, and monitoring tasks.
Benefits
- Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and related tools to analyze system health, diagnose issues, and enforce SLAs.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements and the need to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and m
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