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Founded in 1969, ICF is a global advisory and technology services company headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It delivers data-driven solutions across energy, en

Cloud Engineer (Clearance required)

Location

United States

Posted

68 days ago

Salary

$89.6K - $152K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

Job Description

Cloud Engineer (Clearance required)

ICF

The Work: We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to design, build, and support secure, scalable cloud solutions that enable mission‑critical systems for government and commercial clients. This role works closely with architects, developers, and DevSecOps teams to implement cloud‑native architectures and modernize legacy platforms. Job Location: This is a fully remote role which may require occasional travel to the DC Metro area as needed for onsite client meetings. Preference to candidates located within 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. What You Will Do: - Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP environments - Build and maintain cloud‑native solutions using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation) - Support application and data migrations to cloud platforms - Implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployment, monitoring, and scaling - Collaborate with security teams to enforce compliance, security controls, and best practices - Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize cost and reliability - Document architectures, configurations, and operational procedures What You Will Bring With You: - Active Top Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility - 2+ years of experience in software engineering, systems architecture, or solution architecture - At least 2+ years of supporting federal or DoD programs, preferably DCSA What We Would Like You To Bring With You: - Bachelor's Degree in related field - Prior experience supporting DCSA or similar national security programs - Experience working on federal or DoD IT programs - Familiarity with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell) - Foundational knowledge of: - Linux/Unix operating systems - Cloud services (compute, storage, networking) - Monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Prometheus, ELK) #DCSA2026 #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: $89,649.00 - $152,404.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

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