ICF Next

Cloud Engineer (Clearance required)

ICF Next$89K — $152K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • 2+ years of experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field
  • Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP) preferred
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools
  • Experience with Linux and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
  • Familiar with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

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

  • Fully remote role with occasional travel to client meetings
  • Work with government and commercial clients on mission-critical systems
  • Opportunity to design and implement modern cloud architectures
  • Collaborative work environment with architects and DevSecOps teams
  • Potential access to professional development and cloud certifications
Full Job Description

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 supporting cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

What We Would Like You To Bring With You: 

  • 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

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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)

About ICF Next

ICF Next is a global marketing and communications agency that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries, including healthcare, energy, and transportation. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. ICF Next offers a comprehensive suite of services, including branding, digital marketing, public relations, and social media management. The company has a strong reputation for delivering innovative and effective solutions that help its clients achieve their business objectives. ICF Next is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and it has received numerous awards for its work in these areas.
Learn more about ICF Next
Size
8,000 employees
Market Cap
$1.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$54.9 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+5.6%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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