Cloud Engineer (Clearance required)

ICF • Reston, VA

1d • $108,476 - $184,409 • Remote

About The Position

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. 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. ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and also prohibits personal VPN connections.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility
• 2+ years of experience supporting cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Prior experience supporting federal or DoD programs, preferably DCSA
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools
• Experience with Linux and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree