Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Accenture Federal Services•Tampa, FL

12h

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 and part of global Accenture, to do work that matters in 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! The work: Accenture Federal Services is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevSecOps Engineer to plan, estimate, define, and document the requirements for complex systems, equipment, and software configurations. Install, checkout, test, troubleshoot, and operate hardware, software, wiring, and systems. Document installation and issues related thereto. Troubleshoot, maintain and repair installed hardware, software, and systems. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of DevSecOps principles, including automation, shift left practices, and collaboration

Requirements

5 years of relevant experience in DevSecOps
Experience in scripting and automation languages such as Bash, Python, Go, or Rust
Experience with Linux/Unix administration/engineering
Prior experience with containerization such as Docker and/or Kubernetes
Experience with AWS services such as EC2, Route 53, S3, and/or IAM
Experience in automating cloud deployments and developing infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and Ansible
Experience applying DISA STIGs within cloud and containerized environments
Possess and maintain relevant DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, which include any of the following: CCNA Security CySA+ GICSP GSEC Security+ CE CND: EC-Council’s Certified Network Defender (CND) SSCP
Must have an active TS/SCI federal security clearance

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Effective written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting technical information to non-technical audiences.
Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest DevOps trends, security threats, and technologies
Certifications (one or more preferred): AWS Solutions Architect Associate AWS SysOps Administrator AWS Solutions Architect Professional AWS DevOps Professional Certified Kubernetes Administrator Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist GIAC Cloud Security Automation HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate or similar RHCSA or similar

Responsibilities

Design and Manage Containerization Platforms : Design, deploy, and manage highly available, scalable, and secure containerization platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
AWS Services Implementation : Implement and maintain AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, ELB, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, and CloudFormation.
Automation Scripting: Develop automation scripts for efficient deployment and management of cloud resources using tools like AWS CLI, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation.
Security Compliance: Apply DISA STIGs to ensure compliance with security standards and policies across all cloud and containerized environments.
Data Pipeline Implementation: Implement data pipelines performing extract, transform and load (ETL) using tools such as Kafka, Conduit, RabbitMQ.
DevOps Integration: Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps practices into the software development lifecycle, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
CI/CD Pipeline Development : Develop and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using tools like Gitlab CI/CD, or similar CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins).
Automated Testing and Security Checks: Implement security checks and automated testing within continuous integration and deployment processes.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with security standards, such as NIST 800-171 and other DoD directives.
Technical Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in cloud, Linux, and containerized environments.
Industry Trend Monitoring: Stay abreast of latest cloud native trends and services, evaluating their applicability to organizational goals.
Mentorship: Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and team members on AWS best practices, Linux engineering, and DevOps methodologies.
Version Control Maintenance : Ensure development and infrastructure code is maintained within version control systems like Git for efficient collaboration.