GCP Engineer

Accenture Federal Services • Washington, DC

2d • $95,900 - $162,300

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a GCP Engineer to help build, automate, and operate a secure Google Cloud platform supporting federal customers. The engineer will be a hands-on member of an Agile team, translating architecture standards into working infrastructure, maintaining reliability and compliance, and helping new customers get started on the platform.

The role involves configuring and operating Google Cloud services, including networking, identity and access management, and Kubernetes (GKE); maintaining Terraform infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines with security checks; monitoring and troubleshooting the platform; applying security controls aligned with NIST and FedRAMP; and preparing audit evidence. The engineer will also configure customer environments, answer technical questions, automate routine work, document solutions, and share knowledge with the team.

Accenture Federal Services describes a collaborative community that supports hands-on experience, certifications, industry training, learning, and professional growth. The company states its commitment to inclusion, equal opportunity, and serving US federal government missions. The listed base pay range for specified states and the District of Columbia is $95,900–$162,300 USD. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no fixed deadline.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in cloud, platform, or infrastructure engineering, including 2–3 years of hands-on Google Cloud experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform or a similar infrastructure-as-code tool.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines with tools such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Cloud Build.
• Working knowledge of GCP IAM, VPC networking, and Kubernetes.
• Scripting skills in Python or Bash.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools.
• Working familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, or similar security frameworks from prior work in a regulated environment.
• Clear communication skills and a methodical approach to solving problems.
• Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Google Professional Cloud Engineer, HashiCorp Terraform Associate, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Security+ certification.
• Experience onboarding customers onto a shared cloud platform.
• Experience supporting federal or other highly regulated environments, including Public Trust.
• Experience working in Agile and PI-based planning.

Responsibilities

• Configure and operate Google Cloud services, including networking, identity and access management, and Kubernetes (GKE).
• Write and maintain infrastructure as code in Terraform and build CI/CD pipelines that include security checks.
• Monitor the platform, troubleshoot issues, and identify root causes.
• Apply security controls aligned to NIST and FedRAMP, remediate vulnerabilities, and provide evidence for audits.
• Set up environments for new customers and help resolve their technical questions.
• Automate repetitive tasks, document work, and share learnings with the team.

Benefits

• The company states that it offers a wide variety of benefits, with further information available through a benefits link in the posting.
• Hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training are mentioned as opportunities for growth and learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level