Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer

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Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud Engineer to deliver secure cloud platform implementations supporting government customers. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure in classified and sensitive environments. The ideal candidate will thrive in our centralized vision, decentralized command culture that emphasizes ownership within Agile delivery.

What You'll Do:

• Cloud Infrastructure Engineering
  • Design and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures across multiple platforms based on program templates and established best practices
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code for consistent, repeatable deployments
  • Implement DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for rapid, reliable delivery
  • Configure and optimize cloud security controls and compliance measures
  • Design cloud native disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity solutions
  • Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and implement performance optimizations
• Agile Delivery & Innovation
  • Operate within Agile framework (participate in sprints, standups, retrospectives, and planning sessions)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in fast-paced development cycles
  • Adapt to changing requirements and priorities while maintaining delivery quality
  • Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and methodologies
• Autonomous Operations & Leadership
  • Work independently within centralized vision framework while maintaining team alignment
  • Proactively identify infrastructure needs and optimization opportunities
  • Make technical decisions autonomously while communicating impact to stakeholders
  • Lead by example in demonstrating ownership, accountability, and innovation
  • Mentor team members and share knowledge across the organization
  • Drive technical standards and best practices adoption
• Security & Compliance
  • Implement and maintain security controls in cloud environments
  • Support security audits and compliance assessments for government requirements
  • Manage encryption, key management, and access controls
  • Monitor infrastructure for security threats and implement remediation
  • Develop security documentation and operational procedures
  • Stay current with evolving security requirements and cloud platform updates
• Cross-Platform Integration
  • Integrate multiple cloud platforms and hybrid environments
  • Develop solutions that leverage best capabilities across different cloud providers
  • Implement consistent security and operational practices across platforms
  • Support migration initiatives and platform optimization efforts

What You'll Need:

• 4 years of cloud engineering and infrastructure experience
• 2 years' experience implementing secure cloud architectures for enterprise or government environments
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience with cloud, networking, and security
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field
• CompTIA Security+ (current) or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification within 6 months of onboarding
• AWS Solutions Architect Certification
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices
• Experience with enterprise-scale cloud architecture design and implementation
• Experience developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, or similar
• Experience with container technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, container orchestration
• Experience with network architecture: VPC design, hybrid connectivity, security groups, load balancing
• Identity and Access Management across cloud platforms
• CI/CD pipeline development and automation
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible, Chef, etc.)

Must have an active Secret clearance; TS with SCI eligibility preferred

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

$98,500 - $184,900 USD