Cloud Platform Engineer

Accenture Federal Services•Hanover, MD

19h•$86,400 - $176,200•Onsite

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to make the US federal government stronger and safer, and to improve people's lives. We are a technology company within global Accenture, with over 13,000 employees dedicated to leveraging technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. We offer a supportive community focused on growth and learning through hands-on experience and training. Join us to drive meaningful change and advance government missions. Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to join our team and support our client in Hanover, MD. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining a hybrid-cloud Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.

Requirements

Experience with cloud development and administration (AWS preferred)
Experience in systems engineering (e.g., VMWare, VCenter etc.)
Experience with cloud automation and tools (e.g., Ansible, etc.)
Familiarity with agile development methodologies
DoD 8140 compliance (e.g. Security+, CISSP, CASP, etc.) or ability to obtain within 90 days of start
Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or 4 years of admin/engineering experience in lieu of degree
Must have an active Secret level clearance

Nice To Haves

Exposure to security frameworks and tools, especially those relevant to SOC operations
Security Operations Center (SOC) experience
Experience developing and maintaining hybrid-cloud SOC environments

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize cloud-based solutions using AWS, while ensuring seamless integration with on-premises systems
Manage and administer advanced AWS environments
Troubleshoot complex issues
Contribute to the overall security posture of the SOC
Adapt to evolving project requirements
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams