Cloud Platform Engineer

ICF; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to deploy, configure, and maintain cloud infrastructure for a federal technology program. Reporting to the Cloud / Enterprise Architecture Lead, this role builds and operates the multi-cloud landing zone using infrastructure-as-code and DevSecOps practices.

The ideal candidate writes automation first, has hands-on cloud experience across Azure, AWS, and GCP, and ensures governance and security with consistent tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering or platform operations.
• 3+ years deploying and managing cloud landing zones in Azure, AWS, or GCP in production.
• 2+ years implementing infrastructure as code using Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, or equivalent.
• 2+ years supporting federal IT programs in HHS, NIH, FDA, or other health-focused agencies.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust background investigation.
• Candidate must reside in the US, be authorized to work in the US, and work must be performed in the US.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage cloud landing zone architectures across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform using automated provisioning with identity-first controls and policy enforcement.
• Implement infrastructure and policy as code using IaC templates, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines for consistent environments.
• Build and maintain system integrations using APIs, SDKs, webhooks, and event streams with secrets management and logging.
• Deploy and manage Azure Virtual Desktop for remote access scenarios.
• Manage DNS-as-code for agency platforms and services, including certificates and configurations.
• Integrate platform logs, alerts, and risk signals into central monitoring tools and automate misconfigurations detection.
• Perform quarterly reviews of cloud configurations against security baselines using compliance-as-code tooling.
• Coordinate with identity, device, and cybersecurity teams to ensure Zero Trust alignment.
• Maintain architecture/runbooks/documentation for operational safety and extendability.
• Resolve complex cloud platform issues escalated from operations and service desks.

Skills

Cloud platform engineering

Infrastructure as Code

DevSecOps

Multi-cloud (Azure AWS GCP)

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

CloudFormation

GitHub Actions

Job description

This role is contingent upon a contract award.

ICF is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to deploy, configure, andmaintaincloud infrastructure for a federal technology program. Reporting to the Cloud / Enterprise Architecture Lead, this roleis responsible forbuilding andoperatingthe multi-cloud landing zone environment using infrastructure-as-code andDevSecOpspractices. Where the EA Lead sets architecture standards and policy, this role executes andmaintainsthem in production.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on cloud infrastructure engineer who writes automation before clicking buttons and treats configuration as code. The right candidate has deployed and operated cloud landing zones in federal environments and is comfortable working across Azure, AWS, and GCP with consistent tooling and governance discipline.

Job Location: This is a remote-friendly position with occasional onsite requirements in the Washington, DC Metro area.

This position requires that the job be performed in the United States.If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addressesand alsoprohibits personal VPN connections.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deploy and manage cloud landing zone architectures across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform using repeatable, automated provisioning with identity-first controls, guardrails, network security, and policy enforcement.
• Implement infrastructure and policy as code usingIaCtemplates, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines so environments can be created, updated, and audited consistently and without manual intervention.
• Build andmaintainsystem integrations using APIs, SDKs, webhooks, and event streams, with propersecretsmanagement, least-privilege scoping, error handling, and logging.
• Deploy and manage Azure Virtual Desktop for remote access scenarios and specific user personas.
• Manage DNS-as-code for all agency platforms and services, including certificates and related configurations.
• Integrate platform logs, alerts, and risk signals into central monitoring tools, and use automation to flag misconfigurations, risky behavior, and suspicious activity.
• Perform quarterly reviews of cloud environment configurations against security baselines and compliance requirements, using compliance-as-code tooling where available.
• Coordinate with identity, device, and cybersecurity teams to ensure cloud access policies, device compliance rules, and conditional access work together as part of a consistent Zero Trust model.
• Maintain documentation of cloud architectures, configuration baselines, runbooks, and operational procedures so others can safelyoperateand extend the environment.
• Resolve complex cloud platform issues escalated from operations and service desk teams.

MinimumRequirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering or platform operations
• 3+ years deploying and managing cloud landing zones in Azure, AWS, or GCP in production environments
• 2+ years implementing infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, or equivalent
• 2+ years supporting federal IT programs in HHS, NIH, FDA, or other health-focused agencies
• U.S. Citizenshiprequired due to federal contract requirements
• Ability to obtain andmaintaina Public Trust background investigation
• Candidate mustresidein the US,be authorized towork in the US, and work must be performed in the US

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing Azure Virtual Desktop or equivalent virtual desktop infrastructure
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, CIS benchmarks, and CISA Zero Trust guidelines as they apply to cloud infrastructure
• Experience integrating platform telemetry with SIEM or SOAR tools for automated alerting and remediation
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator, AWSSysOpsAdministrator, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Engineer
• Experience withDevSecOpsdelivery practices including automated security testing in CI/CD pipelines

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 theirexpertiseand 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 withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email [e-mail] we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more about workplace discrimination rightsor our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.

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 orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail]. Weare dedicated to providingthe 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:

$108,006.00 - $183,610.00

DC Remote Office (DC99)