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LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC

Azure Cloud Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

LightFeather is seeking a Azure Cloud Engineer design, implement, and manage secure cloud solutions for federal IT environments. You'll play a key role in supporting Azure infrastructure, automation ...

MANTECH

Principal Azure Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$57.50 - $77/hr

The Principal Azure Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure Azure cloud infrastructures in support of mission-critical ...

Schnabel Engineering

Azure Cloud Engineer

Glen Allen, VA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Professional development and tuition reimbursement Schnabel Engineering is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to design, build, secure, and operate cloud infrastructure and data platforms in ...

MANTECH

Principal Azure Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$57.50 - $77/hr

The Principal Azure Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure Azure cloud infrastructures in support of mission-critical ...

Schnabel Inc.

Azure Cloud Engineer

Glen Allen, VA · On-site +1

$100K - $130K/yr

Professional development and tuition reimbursement Schnabel Engineering is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to design, build, secure, and operate cloud infrastructure and data platforms in ...

NewGen

Azure Cloud Engineer

Lorton, VA · On-site

$56.25 - $75.25/hr

Implement and manage Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines * Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep * Review, refine, and troubleshoot new ...

ManTech

Principal Azure Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA · Remote

$141K - $236K/yr

The Principal Azure Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure Azure cloud infrastructures in support of mission-critical ...

Trustar Bank

Cloud Engineer (Azure)

Centreville, VA · On-site

$55.25 - $73.75/hr

... experienced Cloud Engineer who will be responsible for designing, deploying, managing, and optimizing cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role will ensure the scalability, security, and ...

Trustar Bank

Cloud Engineer (Azure)

Centreville, VA · On-site

$55.25 - $73.75/hr

Proven experience as an M365 Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or similar role, with a focus on M365 and Azure cloud environments * Proven experience with Azure cloud services and migration projects.

Trustar Bank

Cloud Engineer (Azure)

Mclean, VA · On-site

$56.25 - $75.25/hr

... experienced Cloud Engineer who will be responsible for designing, deploying, managing, and optimizing cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role will ensure the scalability, security, and ...

Trustar Bank

Cloud Engineer (Azure)

Centreville, VA · On-site

$55.25 - $73.75/hr

... experienced Cloud Engineer who will be responsible for designing, deploying, managing, and optimizing cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role will ensure the scalability, security, and ...

Trustar Bank

Cloud Engineer (Azure)

Mclean, VA

$56.25 - $75.25/hr

Trustar Bank is currently seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer who will be responsible for designing, deploying, managing, and optimizing cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role will ensure ...

GDIT

Cloud Engineer Principal - Azure

Falls Church, VA

$142K - $172K/yr

No GDIT is seeking a Cloud Engineer Principal to support our internal GDIT Internal Government Cloud Azure and Oracle environments. In this role, you will help maintain the reliability, security, and ...

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What is the difference between Temporary Azure Cloud Engineer vs Azure Cloud Administrator?

AspectTemporary Azure Cloud EngineerAzure Cloud Administrator
CertificationsAzure Fundamentals, Azure Solutions Architect (preferred)Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Fundamentals
Work EnvironmentProject-based, short-term assignments, cloud-focused teamsOngoing management of Azure environments, operational tasks
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, consulting firms, project-based rolesEnterprises, IT departments, cloud service providers
Search & Comparison IntentTemporary, contract, project-based Azure cloud rolesFull-time, operational Azure cloud management roles

Temporary Azure Cloud Engineers focus on short-term projects, deploying and configuring Azure solutions, often working on a contract basis. Azure Cloud Administrators handle ongoing management, maintenance, and optimization of Azure environments. While both roles require similar certifications and work in cloud environments, their employment types and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Azure Cloud Engineer

LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC

Alexandria, VA • On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

LightFeather is seeking a Azure Cloud Engineer 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: Hybrid, On-site 4 days/week in Washington, D.C. 20006 and 1 day Telework
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $130,000–$170,000 annually, based on experience level.
  • Clearance Requirement: U.S. 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 maintain Azure cloud infrastructure including VMs, VNets, Storage, Azure AD, and PaaS services.
  • 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.
  • Provide troubleshooting and performance optimization for AVD users (explicit customer requirement).
  • Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.
  • Automate cloud operations, system configuration, and monitoring tasks.
  • Implement secure cloud practices aligned with federal requirements (RBAC, Key Vault, IAM, encryption standards).
  • Ensure compliance with NIST, RMF, FedRAMP, and agency-specific controls.
  • Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and related tools to analyze system health, diagnose issues, and enforce SLAs.
  • Work with engineering, security, and program staff to support ongoing cloud modernization efforts.
  • Support onsite collaboration with customer stakeholders (note: role cannot be performed remotely long-term).

Required Qualifications

  • Active Secret or higher clearance
  • 3+ years of experience with Azure Cloud Engineering
  • 3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines
  • 3+ years of experience using Terraform for IaC
  • 3+ years of experience using GitLab
  • Minimum of 4 years experience with PowerShell scripting
  • 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Systems Engineering (mid-level target).
  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure core services and architecture.
  • Proficiency with Terraform (high priority), PowerShell, and GitLab CI/CD.
  • Experience supporting Azure networking (VNets, routing, NSGs, VPN/ExpressRoute).
  • Hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) in production environments.
  • Understanding of federal cloud security frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, RMF).
  • Ability to work on-site in Washington, DC four days per week.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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?
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.