Cloud DevOps Engineer

Accenture Federal Services•Eglin AFB, FL

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! Accenture Federal Services is seeking a seasoned Cloud DevOps Engineer with 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 such as code and automation scripting, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate possesses strong scripting capabilities, is hyper-focused on customer needs, enthusiastic, a self-starter, and dedicated to the mission.

Requirements

5 years of experience in DevOps engineering or cloud platform engineering
3 years of experience with RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) or CentOS administration
3 years of experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or similar) and CLI
3 years of experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
3 years of experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
2 years of experience troubleshooting DNS, VPN, HTTPS, and networking configurations
3 years of proficiency with Bash, Python, or other scripting and automation technologies
2 years of experience implementing security controls in cloud environments
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or 4+ years of relevant job or military experience in lieu of degree
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Sec+, CISSP, CASP, etc.) or DoD 8140 equivalent
Deep knowledge of AWS services (EC2, VPC, EBS, ALB, RDS, S3, EKS, ECR, etc.)
Strong Linux system administration skills, particularly with RHEL/CentOS
Experience with containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
Expertise in CI/CD pipeline development and automation (GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins)
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code practices
Understanding of network architecture: VPC design, hybrid connectivity, security groups, load balancing
Experience with security hardening and compliance implementation in cloud environments
Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and alerting system implementation
Excellent communication skills in both written and oral formats
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Strong customer service orientation
Ability to interface effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to execute autonomously and take ownership of assigned responsibilities

Nice To Haves

AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, Security Specialty)
Experience with containerization orchestration platforms like Kubernetes (EKS)
Experience with Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
Experience with National Security systems and Air-Gapped Environments
Active Top-Secret Clearance, preferred with SCI eligibility
The position may require a polygraph examination

Responsibilities

Design and implement secure cloud-based systems and applications, including infrastructure as code (IaC) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Build, deploy, and troubleshoot cloud-native (IAC) applications in AWS environments
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code 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 and secure the platform
Troubleshoot complex technical issues across all layers of the technology stack