Cloud DevOps Engineer

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

2h•$100,200 - $203,400

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an experienced Cloud DevOps Engineer with an excellent technical background in system administration, scripting automation, and deep Linux operational knowledge to help support our high-value clients. This position requires designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud-based systems and applications through infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation scripting, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate possesses strong scripting capabilities, is hyper-focused on fulfilling customer needs, enthusiastic about cloud technologies, a self-starter who is eager to learn, and someone who is dedicated to supporting high-visibility national security missions.

Requirements

5 years of experience in Linux system and/or network administration (e.g.: RHEL, CentOS, DNS, VPN, HTTPS, firewalls, etc.)
3 years of experience with a public, private, or hybrid cloud (AWS or Oracle) environments
3 years of experience with automation and scripting using tools such as: Bash, Python, or PowerShell
3 years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as: Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
3 years of experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
2 years of experience implementing security controls in Linux environments (e.g.: encryption, access management, and/or monitoring)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or 4 years of relevant job or military experience in lieu of degree
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or CASP) or DoD 8140 equivalent
Excellent communication skills in both written and oral formats
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Strong customer service mindset
Ability to interface effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to execute autonomously and take ownership of assigned responsibilities
Must have an active Top-Secret clearance; SCI preferred with a willingness to sit for a poly

Nice To Haves

AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, Security Specialty)
Experience with Kubernetes (EKS) or other container orchestration platforms
Experience with Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
Experience with National Security systems and Air-Gapped Environments

Responsibilities

Design and implement secure cloud-based systems and applications, including IaC and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Build, deploy, and troubleshoot cloud-native applications in AWS environments
Develop and maintain IaC using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation
Create and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, or PowerShell to streamline operations and deployments
Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements, including NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, and FedRAMP
Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle
Implement and maintain security controls, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security
Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring of applications and services
Work with a variety of cloud native tools to add capabilities while maintaining security of the platform
Troubleshoot complex technical issues across all layers of the technology stack
Assist with design and implementation of robust, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure
Establish and maintain efficient CI/CD pipelines that incorporate security best practices
Reduce deployment time and increase deployment frequency through automation
Continuously seek to improve system reliability, availability, and security
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive adoption of DevSecOps practices
Maintain comprehensive system documentation to ensure efficient knowledge sharing
Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and security best practices