AF Cloud Platform Engineer Accenture Federal Services · Chantilly · Platform & Infrastructure $111,800–$221,800 7w ago

Devopsroles; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks a Platform Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable infrastructure across applications and services. The role emphasizes Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, RedHat Linux, Helm, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliability, security, and cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with container management and AWS IAM, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous platform improvements in a federal

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Platform Engineering, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, Terraform, Ansible, RHEL, Helm, container management and CI/CD experience.
• Security clearances: Active TS/SCI with Poly is required for this role.
• Bachelor's degree or relevant certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure supporting applications and services.
• Work with Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Helm, and AWS IAM to deliver scalable platforms.
• Ensure reliability, security, and cost-efficiency of the platform and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Platform Engineering

Kubernetes

DevSecOps

Terraform

Ansible

RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Helm

Container Management

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS IAM

Puppet

Job description

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 within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer 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!

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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. 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. We accept applications on an ongoing basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

You can find more information on benefits here.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:$111,800—$221,800 USD

Job Description

As a Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure that supports the organization's applications and services. Your role will involve working with Kubernetes, DevSecOps practices, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, RedHat Linux, Helm, container management, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS IAM. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of the platform, as well as optimizing performance and cost‑efficiency.

To excel in this role, you should have hands‑on experience with the tools and processes mentioned above. Familiarity with Kubernetes for container orchestration, DevSecOps practices for integrating security into the development process, and Terraform for infrastructure as code will be beneficial. Experience with Ansible and Puppet for configuration management, RedHat Linux for operating system administration, Helm for managing Kubernetes applications, and AWS IAM for identity and access management will also be valuable. Your expertise in these areas will enable you to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the platform infrastructure.

Here's what you'll need

5+ years of experience in the following areas:

• Platform Engineering
• Kubernetes
• DevSecOps
• Terraform
• Ansible
• RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Helm
• Container Management
• CI/CD

Bonus points if you have

• Bachelor's degree
• Relevant certifications in Kubernetes and/or DevSecOps
• AWS experience working with large‑scale cloud environments
• Puppet
• AWS IAM

Security clearance

• Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance is required

What We Believe

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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