ICF is hiring a Systems Administrator/DevOps Engineer to support secure, automated deployments and cloud infrastructure management in a high-security, cleared government environment. This role is critical for reducing downtime, accelerating updates, and ensuring infrastructure resilience and compliance.

What You'll Do

Design, implement, and maintain secure, automated CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and reliable software deployments.
Manage and monitor cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or other government-authorized platforms), ensuring high availability and compliance with security policies.
Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to streamline system integration and deployment processes.
Proactively identify and resolve system performance issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring operational continuity.
Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
Support system hardening, patch management, and vulnerability remediation in accordance with STIGs and RMF guidelines.
Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and security controls.
Participate in incident response and recovery efforts, ensuring systems remain secure and operational.

What We're Looking For

Active Secret clearance or higher
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in system administration and/or DevOps roles in a secure or government environment

Nice to Have

Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, etc.) and automation tools
Strong understanding of CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code
Familiarity with RMF, STIGs, and federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks
Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, CompTIA Security+, or RHCE