Jr. DevOps Engineer
About The Position
At Accenture Federal Services, our mission is to strengthen and secure the US federal government and improve the lives of its citizens through technology and ingenuity. We are a community of over 13,000 professionals 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, Accenture Federal Services offers a collaborative and supportive environment where employees are empowered to grow, learn, and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. We are seeking a motivated Jr. DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a technical background with a strong interest in containerization technologies and a foundational understanding of cloud services, particularly AWS. We are looking for a hands-on professional who is passionate about automation, continuous integration, and continuous deployment to drive positive, lasting change and advance government missions.
Requirements
- 0-2 years of DevOps related experience (e.g.: containerization, CI/CD pipelines, etc.)
- 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
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes, or similar container and orchestration technologies
- Strong expertise in AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Ruby
- 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
Benefits
- Hands-on experience
- Certifications
- Industry training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
