Google Cloud Platform Engineer

2026-02-02
LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC
LightFeather is seeking a Cloud Engineer – GCP who 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.

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