DevOps Engineer

Accenture Federal Services•Annapolis Junction, MD

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! We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience with containerization technologies, and a deep understanding of cloud services, particularly AWS. This role requires a hands-on professional who is passionate about automation, continuous integration, and continuous deployment.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of DevOps experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity required
Hands-on experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes, or similar container and orchestration technologies
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Ruby
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related field
Five (5) years of relevant experience can substitute for a bachelor’s degree
Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance

Nice To Haves

Certification in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)
Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role
Strong expertise in AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.
Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, etc.
Solid understanding of networking, security, and system administration
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline the software development process
Develop and manage containerization solutions using Docker and Kubernetes
Deploy, manage, and monitor applications on VMWare or AWS infrastructure
Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software
Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system operations
Ensure security best practices are implemented across all stages of the development lifecycle
Create and maintain detailed documentation of processes, configurations, and architecture