2026 Summer Intern, Cloud Engineer (AWS / Azure) (MD/VA)

ICF • Reston, VA

10h • $41,822 - $71,098 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and curious 2026 Summer Intern, Cloud Engineer (AWS / Azure) to join our team and support the development and administration of cloud infrastructure within AWS and Azure environments. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in cloud governance, security, and automation while contributing to the evolution of our Fathom Platform within the SCS environment . This is an entry-level, 10-week, full-time internship expected to begin in June and end in August. Work will be remote, with preference for occasional travel to Reston, VA or Rockville, MD . Pay is expected to be $2 8 per hour for graduate interns . At this time , we are unable to provide housing nor relocation assistance for this position.

Requirements

• A completed bachelor’s degree.
• By start date, acceptance /enrollment verification, or at least 9 credit hours of completed graduate-level courses preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Must be able to pass any required background check(s), which may include drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure).
• AWS or Azure Associate Certification (or actively pursuing).
• Basic understanding of networking, IAM, and cloud security principles.
• Enthusiasm for learning and applying new technologies .
• Strong communication and collaboration skills .

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration and governance of AWS and Azure organizations.
• Support cloud infrastructure projects including VPC design, firewall configuration, and IAM policy management.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement and maintain cloud security tools and automation pipelines.
• Contribute to the deployment and management of cloud-native products and services.
• Work with tools such as GitHub Actions , Pulumi , and Fortigate to support infrastructure as code and network security.
• Participate in team meetings, code reviews, and documentation efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees