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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Platform Engineer - **Company:** ICF Incorporated, L.L.C. - **Location:** Annapolis, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $108,006.0 - $183,610.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Desktop Virtualization, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, IP Addressing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Virtual Desktops, Remote Access Technology, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Policy as Code, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Multi-Cloud, Cloudformation, Bicep, CIS Benchmarks, Terraform, Webhooks, Devsecops - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/16DD44EA942A4C148C414EB4CEFB6CD4/job/ ## About the Role * 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. Citizenship required 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 ## Description 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 is responsible for building and operating the multi-cloud landing zone environment using infrastructure-as-code and DevSecOps practices. Where the EA Lead sets architecture standards and policy, this role executes and maintains them 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 addresses and also prohibits 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. ## Related Videos - [Beyond Webhooks: The Future of Scalable API Event Delivery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100312-beyond-webhooks-the-future-of-scalable-api-event-delivery) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [The Vonage Trivia Voyage: Quiz Your Way to the Top!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/761-the-vonage-trivia-voyage-quiz-your-way-to-the-top) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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