Description Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award. The Work: ICF is seeking an accomplished Cloud Architect with deep expertise in AWS to lead the design and implementation of secure, enterprise‑scale cloud solutions in a complex federal environment. The ideal candidate brings over a decade of experience architecting n‑tier, service‑oriented applications integrating multiple COTS products, and can operate effectively within mission‑driven organizations requiring the highest levels of security. Job Location: Although this position is remote, the candidate needs to live in the Washington DC metro area.  If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and also prohibits personal VPN connections. You may be asked to travel once a quarter to an office or client site. Our core work hours are 8am - 5pm Eastern Time with the option to start earlier or work later depending on your time zone. What You Will Do: - Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of scalable and secure AWS cloud solutions for enterprise environments. - Develop end‑to‑end system architectures integrating multiple COTS products within n‑tier, service‑oriented frameworks. - Create architectural diagrams, design documents, and technical roadmaps aligned to mission requirements. - Ensure cloud architectures meet security and compliance requirements, including federal and DoD standards. - Provide architectural oversight across development, engineering, and operations teams. - Conduct trade studies, technology evaluations, and cloud modernization assessments. - Support cloud governance, configuration management, and best‑practice adoption. - Collaborate with stakeholders, program managers, and security teams to ensure alignment with mission objectives. What You Will Bring With You: - Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility. - 10+ years designing enterprise-level, n‑tier, service‑oriented applications. - AWS Solutions Architect certification (Associate or Professional). What We Would Like You To Bring With You: - Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field. - 2 years’ experience working with DCSA - Extensive experience integrating and architecting solutions involving multiple COTS products. - Strong understanding of cloud security, federal compliance frameworks, and secure enclave design. - Experience with IaC tools (CloudFormation, Terraform). - Background in DevSecOps, containerization, or CI/CD pipelines. - Experience in secure SDLC environments supporting federal mission solutions. Professional Skills: - Highly effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively at all levels of the business. #Li-cc1 #Indeed Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.  Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.   Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $143,756.00 - $244,385.00 DC Remote Office (DC99)

• Dive into client environments to explore application workloads, infrastructure dependencies, and security controls. • Help identify gaps and recommend cloud adoption strategies. • Assist in delivering insightful reports with actionable recommendations. • Aid in the design and implement migration strategies to reduce risks and unlock automation opportunities. • Enable smooth migrations for various workloads, including containerized applications and data analytics. • Utilize deployment models like blue-green strategies for continuous availability. • Develop scalable and secure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. • Automate pipelines with security and compliance as a default. • Craft innovative solutions tailored to complex client challenges. • Build robust container strategies to streamline development-to-production workflows. • Automate container orchestration and standardize processes. • Ensure cloud environments run efficiently with automated performance and cost optimization. • Implement high-availability configurations and dynamic scaling strategies. • Embed automated security frameworks and access controls into cloud operations. • Guarantee compliance with all deployment requirements through automated validation.

Kunai builds full-stack technology solutions for banks, credit and payment networks, infrastructure providers, and their customers. Together, we are changing the world’s relationship with financial services. At Kunai, we help our clients modernize, capitalize on emerging trends, and evolve their business for the coming decades by remaining tech-agnostic and human-centered. As part of our Cloud Engineering team, you'll thrive at the intersection of innovation and technology, working alongside industry leaders to craft impactful solutions to complex challenges. Collaborating with top global banks, your team will reimagine and modernize their cloud infrastructure, driving enterprise-wide transformation. In this role, you will: Discover & Assess - Dive into client environments to explore application workloads, infrastructure dependencies, and security controls. - Help identify gaps and recommend cloud adoption strategies. - Assist in delivering insightful reports with actionable recommendations. Plan & Migrate - Aid in the design and implement migration strategies to reduce risks and unlock automation opportunities. - Enable smooth migrations for various workloads, including containerized applications and data analytics. - Utilize deployment models like blue-green strategies for continuous availability. Build & Automate - Develop scalable and secure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. - Automate pipelines with security and compliance as a default. - Craft innovative solutions tailored to complex client challenges. Orchestrate & Containerize - Build robust container strategies to streamline development-to-production workflows. - Automate container orchestration and standardize processes. Optimize & Innovate - Ensure cloud environments run efficiently with automated performance and cost optimization. - Implement high-availability configurations and dynamic scaling strategies. Security - Embed automated security frameworks and access controls into cloud operations. - Guarantee compliance with all deployment requirements through automated validation. Qualifications: - 5 + yrs of cloud migration experience GCP and AWS - Working experience in Python - AWS CDK, AWS Aurora - GCP BigQuery, GCP Cloud Spanner - Terraform (IaC), Cloud Code - DevOps expertise (CI/CD, Jenkins, Harness) - Kubernetes expertise Salary Range: $120,000 - $205,000 annuallyThis range reflects the base salary that we reasonably expect to pay for Senior Software Engineers. Actual compensation may vary depending on relevant factors including experience, skills and location. Our success over the past 20 years is rooted in our exceptional team, which thrives in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning. We are proud to offer our employees a range of benefits, including competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements, all designed to help them thrive. As we continue to expand, we remain committed to cultivating an environment where people feel valued, have a voice, and are given the tools to grow—both personally and professionally—while pushing the boundaries of innovation in the fintech industry. Minimum Degree Required: - Bachelor’s Degree, in lieu of a degree, demonstrating in addition to the minimum years of experience required for the role, three years of specialized training and/or progressively responsible work experience in technology for each missing year of college is required

Temporary Online Course Developer – RITM 140 Advanced Cloud Engineering & Intelligent Infrastructure Automation Location: Remote (U.S.-based only) Division: Rabb School of Continuing Studies, Brandeis University Compensation: $3,000 (Approx. 65 hours over 12 weeks) Brandeis University’s Rabb School of Continuing Studies is seeking a skilled online course developer to design and build a new three credit asynchronous online course titled: RITM 140 Advanced Cloud Engineering & Intelligent Infrastructure Automation. This role is for an experienced academic and curriculum strategist to serve as an Online Course Developer within Brandeis Online’s graduate program. The developer will design and build asynchronous, instructor-facilitated online courses aligned with institutional learning outcomes, accreditation standards, and workforce relevance. This course will take a deeper dive using cloud engineering practices, infrastructure automation, distributed systems, and scaling patterns. This course emphasizes platform-agnostic concepts such as resource optimization, workload distribution, and automated environment provisioning. Responsibilities: The development of an online asynchronous course entails the creation and/or selection of elements as outlined in the Brandeis Online Course Standards. Required components include a Brandeis-compliant syllabus, instructor-created materials informed by current industry knowledge, learning objects, and applied assignments and assessments aligned to course and program outcomes. The Developer is responsible for the substantive content and pedagogical strategies of the course and agrees to uphold Brandeis’s academic standards and online course development guidelines. Throughout the design process, the Developer will collaborate with Brandeis Online staff, adhere to technical requirements for LMS integration, and meet project milestones. Course drafts will be submitted at designated intervals for feedback, and final approval will be contingent upon a comprehensive design review by a Learning Designer, and Brandeis Online. Qualifications: - Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field. - Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure automation, distributed systems, or platform engineering. - Demonstrated expertise with cloud architecture and infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines). - Experience designing scalable, resilient cloud environments and automated provisioning workflows across enterprise platforms. - At least 1 year of teaching or training experience (preferably online/asynchronous). - Minimum 1 year experience developing asynchronous online courses for adult learners in higher education. - Proficiency with LMS platforms and digital authoring tools. - Familiarity with analytical tools, collaborative platforms, and interdisciplinary teamwork. - Strong communication, organization, and independent work skills. - Familiarity with curriculum design, accreditation standards, and graduate-level rigor. - Ability to translate interdisciplinary content into engaging, accessible learning pathways. - Strong writing and editing skills to produce cohesive, learner-centered experiences. Preferred Experience: - Doctorate (PhD or DBA) in Computer Science, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field. - 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, platform engineering leadership, or infrastructure strategy within enterprise environments. - Professional experience as a Cloud Architect, Platform Engineer, Infrastructure Architect, or DevOps Engineering Lead. - Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional), Google Professional Cloud Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or equivalent. - Experience teaching or developing graduate-level online courses. - Knowledge of global learner personas and culturally responsive pedagogy. - Familiarity with Moodle LMS and digital authoring tools (e.e., H5P). - Familiarity with experiential learning models and employer-aligned curriculum. Additional Details: - Fully remote (U.S.-based applicants only; no visa sponsorship). - 12-week development timeline (~65 total hours). - Compensation: $3000.00. Pay Range Disclosure The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. Equal Opportunity Statement Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").