About the role#
This is a 10-week, full-time summer internship based in Reston, Virginia. You will join our team to support cloud DevOps, governance, and security compliance across AWS and Azure environments. The role is hybrid and runs from June through August 2027. You will work alongside experienced engineers to gain real-world experience in cloud architecture and AI-assisted automation.
What you'll do#
- Support infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD automation to build and maintain cloud environments.
- Write, test, and document automation that provisions and manages resources across AWS and Azure.
- Assist in the administration and governance of AWS and Azure organizations, including identity and access management.
- Contribute to security tooling and compliance efforts that support Authorization to Operate (ATO).
- Use AI-enabled IDEs and coding assistants to generate, refactor, and document scripts and infrastructure.
- Turn requirements into clear specifications and capture repeatable work as reusable prompts, workflows, and agents.
- Collaborate with engineers on cloud-native products and participate in team meetings and code reviews.
What you'll need#
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Work Authorization.
- Ability to pass required background checks.
- A minimum of 60 completed college-level credit hours by the start date, preferably in Computer Science or a related field.
- Familiarity with AWS or Azure cloud platforms.
- Basic understanding of networking, IAM, and cloud security principles.
- Exposure to infrastructure-as-code or CI/CD concepts.
- Experience using AI tools to support technical or analytical work.
- Enthusiasm for learning and strong communication skills.
- AWS or Azure Associate Certification, or active pursuit of one.
- Preference for candidates with a completed bachelor's degree or those enrolled in graduate-level coursework.
Location & details#
- Location: Reston, Virginia.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027 (10 weeks).
- Compensation: $27 per hour for undergraduate interns; $32 per hour for graduate interns.
About ICF
ICF is a global consulting and technology firm founded in 1969. Based in Reston, Virginia, the company employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people. It provides services across sectors including energy, health, environment, and cybersecurity. The firm assists clients with digital transformation and IT modernization projects.
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