Cloud Systems Engineer

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Accenture is seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer specializing in AWS GovCloud who will be responsible for designing and implementing AWS infrastructure architecture to meet mission requirements. This person will join our team and support our client near the Cocoa Beach, FL area. 

What you’ll do:

• Design and implement AWS infrastructure architecture based on mission requirements


• Configure security groups, Network ACLs, and AWS CLI access and integration


• Implement container security controls including image scanning, pod security policies, network policies, and RBAC configurations


• Establish GitOps workflows and integrate CI/CD pipelines for containerized application deployments


• Configure monitoring, logging, and alerting using AWS CloudWatch, EKS-native tools, and container observability platforms


• Optimize infrastructure and container resource utilization through autoscaling, performance tuning, and RDS configuration


• Integrate IAM roles, service accounts, and secrets management with infrastructure and container components


• Automation of routine tasks with scripting and developing supporting scripts for application implementation and integration


• Configure EC2 instances, Auto Scaling, Elastic Load Balancing, and high availability solutions


• Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes (EKS) clusters with proper node groups, networking, and security configurations


• Develop and maintain reusable, modular IaC templates (e.g., Terraform) and container orchestration manifests (Helm charts, Kubernetes manifests)


• Create documentation, operational runbooks, and troubleshooting guides

What you’ll need:

• 3 years of experience in cloud technologies and platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or other cloud service providers


• 3 years implementing, testing, and deploying security services and tools (i.e., antivirus software, vulnerability scanning software, and DISA STIGs)


• 1 year of experience architecting information systems for authorization under ICD 503 or DoD Risk Management Framework


• Experience with Kubernetes


• DoD 8570 Compliant with IAT Level 2 certification

Bonus points if you have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Discipline


• AWS Cloud certifications, such as AWS Solutions Architect or AWS Security Specialty


• Assessment and Authorization experience in a related industry (experience owning a program/product/feature, scoping requirements, and working with technical teams)


• Familiarity with the processes and documentation required to articulate the appropriate system security products or services with stakeholder government customers to define a project scope, requirements, and deliverables


• Experience in establishing GitOps workflows, integrating CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams


• Familiarity with Information Security or Audit frameworks


• Experience writing policies and implementing change


• General understanding of networking principals

Security Clearance:

• Must have an active TS (w/ SCI eligibility) level clearance with willingness to take a polygraph if necessary

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As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of  California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$108,400 - $203,400 USD

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As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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