About the position
LightFeather is seeking a Product Owner – Azure who will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of cloud-based infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with government IT requirements and security standards. This role requires expertise in Azure cloud environments, Agile project management, and cybersecurity best practices. The ideal candidate will coordinate across engineering teams, manage cloud security initiatives, and ensure successful implementation of enterprise cloud solutions. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact cloud security and infrastructure projects within the federal space, ensuring operational excellence and security compliance.
Responsibilities
- Lead Azure cloud engineering teams in Agile project execution, sprint planning, and backlog management.
- Oversee cloud security initiatives, ensuring adherence to Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), FedRAMP, and DoD cybersecurity policies.
- Act as the primary liaison between government clients, security teams, and cloud engineers, ensuring project requirements are met.
- Guide the design, implementation, and optimization of multi-tenant Microsoft Azure architecture for enterprise applications.
- Work closely with security operations teams to manage cloud security monitoring, alerts, and response efforts.
- Identify and resolve gaps in governance, reporting, and alerting for Azure enterprise environments.
- Ensure seamless integration of Azure cloud services, ICAM, ServiceNow, JIRA, and GitLab for secure and efficient operations.
- Manage technical support queues, service-level agreements, and customer requests related to Azure cloud operations.
- Implement strategies to enhance automation, streamline DevSecOps processes, and improve cloud security operations.
- Support interoperability efforts across Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud environments for enterprise scalability.
Requirements
- US Citizenship.
- Active Secret clearance.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, cloud security, or IT operations, with a strong focus on Azure cloud environments.
- Strong knowledge of Azure security tools, governance frameworks, and enterprise cloud deployment strategies.
- Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), FedRAMP, RMF, NIST SP800-53, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with JIRA, ServiceNow, GitLab, and cloud-native security monitoring solutions.
- Experience with Agile Scrum methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud security automation.
Nice-to-haves
- Certifications: Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), AWS Solutions Architect, CISSP, or similar certifications preferred.
- Experience working with the Department of State, DoD, or intelligence agencies on cloud modernization projects.
- Multi-cloud expertise in AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
