Lead Microsoft Azure Cloud Engineer

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Cairo, Egypt

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Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
Cairo, Egypt

Nationality
Any Nationality

Salary
Not Specified

Gender
Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function
IT - Software & Web Development

Company Industry
IT, Software & Internet Services

Job 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.
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, access management (IAM), virtual machines, and security configurations

Collaborate across teamsu2014security, development, and operationsu2014to 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 jobu2014youu2019re 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.

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