Jr. DevOps Engineer

Accenture Federal Services • Annapolis Junction, MD

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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 are recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, fostering a collaborative and supportive community that empowers growth through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive meaningful change and advance government missions. 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.

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

What This Job Offers

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