Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Accenture Federal Services•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to make the US federal government stronger and safer, and to improve the lives of its citizens through technology and ingenuity. We are a technology company within global Accenture, with over 13,000 employees dedicated to serving clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we foster a collaborative and supportive community that empowers growth, learning, and thriving through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive positive, lasting change and advance missions within the government. Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in cloud solutions for complex, multi-classification level cloud-based infrastructures. If you are passionate about unique cloud solutions and have a proven ability to deliver robust and scalable solutions, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

3 years of experience with deploying, managing, and/or securing applications in a cloud environment
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g.: Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI)
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g.: Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
Experience with AWS
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g.: Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack)
Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g.: Terraform or Ansible)
Experience with different AWS IaaS services
DoD 8140 compliance (e.g. Security+, CISSP, CASP, etc.)
Must have a TS/SCI level clearance

Nice To Haves

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
Knowledge of security best practices in containerized environments
Experience with Linux and Windows-based systems administration skills in a Cloud or Virtualized environment
Experience in SAP and Collateral Information Systems (IS)
AWS Professional or Associate certification
Experience with multiple cloud environments, to include Oracle
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

Architect and implement cloud environments across multiple enclaves
Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams
Optimize performance and ensure scalability of containerized environments
Maintain high availability of containerized applications
Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications
Monitor and troubleshoot containerized environments
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in containerization and cloud technologies
Contribute to the continuous improvement of new applications and practices
Ensure security best practices are followed when implementing new applications in secure environments
Automate deployment and scaling processes
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and achieve project goals
Implement monitoring and logging solutions for introduced applications