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title: 'DevOps Engineer at LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC'
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# DevOps Engineer at LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC

- **Company:** LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC
- **Location:** United States
- **Posted:** 2026-09-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-21
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lightfeatheriollc/jobs/5423236008

## Job description

LightFeather is currently seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the operations, maintenance, and optimization of multiple platforms. You will focus on improving system reliability, handling degraded services, and optimizing internal production processes. This is a long-term project that requires candidates who thrive in a collaborative team culture. This is a Full-Time, Remote Position.

- Location: Fully Remote
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: $120,000–$125,000 annually
- Clearance Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements and the need to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

## Key Responsibilities

- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, AWS, and Cloudflare/Akamai.
- Optimize system reliability and security through PrismaCloud/Twistlock, Rancher/EKS, and Encrypted Email.
- Maintain infrastructure using Docker, Ruby, and configuration management tools.
- Enhance monitoring and logging solutions using New Relic, Splunk, and Tenable.

Required Qualifications

- U.S. Citizenship.
- Active Public Trust clearance or higher.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Cloud Infrastructure.
- Strong expertise in CI/CD pipelines, AWS services, and containerization.
- Experience with Jenkins, Tenable, PrismaCloud/Twistlock, Akamai/Cloudflare, Rancher/EKS, Encrypted Email, Jumpbox, Docker, and Ruby.
- Experience with network security, monitoring tools, and cloud-based infrastructure.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and troubleshoot system-level issues.
- Detailed documentation skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service and client-facing skills.

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.

## About LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: LightFeather is a mission-driven, woman- and service-disabled veteran-owned small business that modernizes federal legacy systems with cloud-native, AI/ML, and DevSecOps solutions.
- **Entity Type**: Private (small business; no disclosed funding rounds)
- **Headquarters**: Arlington, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: Sarah Fahden (Founder & CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Information Technology & Services, Federal Government IT, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
- **Target customers**: B2G – U.S. federal agencies (DOJ, DHS, USCIS, IRS, DoS, PBGC)
- **Mission/Purpose**: “Delivering high-impact solutions across federal agencies” by combining technical expertise, operational excellence, and forward-leaning leadership to support complex modernization and transformation goals.

## Products & Services
LightFeather delivers professional services rather than packaged products. Its core capabilities are offered as service lines:

- **DevSecOps & System Modernization**: Secure, scalable DevSecOps pipelines, cloud migration, and modernization of legacy applications in environments up to Top Secret.
- **Cloud Engineering**: Architecture, migration, and operations across multi-cloud (GCP, Azure, AWS) with Infrastructure as Code.
- **Cybersecurity**: Continuous monitoring, SOC operations, Risk Management Framework (RMF), security control assessments, penetration testing, FISMA compliance, and ATO support.
- **Data Engineering & Business Intelligence**: Design and maintenance of robust data infrastructures (Databricks, Looker/Tableau modernizations), ensuring reliable, scalable data collection, storage, and processing.
- **Data Science (AI/ML & RPA)**: Machine learning, generative AI, behavioral forecasting, anomaly detection, identity resolution, biometric verification, and robotic process automation – including MLOps for production deployment.
- **UI/UX Design**: Human-centered design and human-centered design for federal applications.
- **Business Operations Support**: Operational analytics, Agile/SAFe delivery, and documentation with security and audit trail requirements.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Total headcount of 28 employees (LinkedIn, 2025) and 19 active job postings representing 375% monthly growth in openings.
- **Notable Certifications**: Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) – enabling federal set-aside contracts.
- **Growth Signals**: LinkedIn followers grew 382.9% year-over-year to 6,944; job postings increased 171.4% year-over-year.

## Competitive Advantages
- Deep specialization in federal contracting with security clearance support (up to Top Secret).
- Small, agile team of senior engineers who operate with the discipline of federal compliance (RMF, ATO, FISMA).
- Certification status (WOSB/SDVOSB) provides preferential access to government contracts.
- Proven track record on high-impact projects: ML models trained on 600M+ federal records, real-time analytics on Databricks, and full-lifecycle modernization at DOJ, DHS, IRS, and other agencies.
- Modern technology stack (AI/ML, cloud-native, Databricks, ServiceNow, Unqork, Tableau) paired with veteran delivery experience.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue modernizing legacy federal applications using AI and cloud-native approaches.
- Expand DevSecOps, cloud engineering, and cybersecurity services across additional agencies.
- Strengthen capabilities in generative AI, MLOps, and multi-cloud operations while maintaining rigorous compliance.
- Grow the team strategically (19 open positions) to meet increasing demand from federal partners.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “fun, flexibility, and purpose” – a team of curious, creative people who care about meaningful work and each other.
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Remote-first company; encourages team members to work from the office less and reduce carbon footprint.
- **Growth**: Rapidly expanding (375% monthly hiring increase) with opportunities to work on cutting-edge federal AI/ML and cloud projects.
- **Engineering Culture**: Senior, deeply technical engineers who pair modern capabilities with federal delivery discipline. Exposure to full-lifecycle development, high-security environments, and mission-critical systems.
- **Benefits**: Not explicitly detailed in search results, but company emphasizes family-friendly policies and “get stuff done” autonomy.

## Sources
1. [lightfeather.io](https://lightfeather.io/) – Company homepage with service descriptions, mission, and certifications.
2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightfeather-io) – LinkedIn company page with headcount, growth rates, employee breakdown, and updates.
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lightfeatheriollc) – Greenhouse career site with 19 open positions.

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