Cloud DevOps Engineer

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

1d•$100,200 - $203,400

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to help the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer, and improve the lives of its citizens. Our team of over 13,000 professionals is dedicated to leveraging technology and innovation for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within the global Accenture network. We are recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, offering a supportive community where you can grow, learn, and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. We are looking for an experienced Cloud DevOps Engineer with a strong background in system administration, scripting automation, and deep Linux operational knowledge to support our high-value clients. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud-based systems and applications using infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation scripting, while ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is proficient in scripting, customer-focused, enthusiastic about cloud technologies, a proactive learner, and committed to supporting critical 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
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