AWS Cloud Engineer

Accenture Federal Services; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 133,400 - 170,100; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is looking for an AWS Engineer to lead the automation and design of secure cloud infrastructure. This role demands a deep understanding of AWS platforms and cloud security practices.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 7 years in cloud engineering and experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) along with a CompTIA Security+ certification. The position is hybrid and requires a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in cloud engineering.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is essential.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure AWS environments.
• Implement security controls and compliance in IaC modules.
• Advise development teams on cloud best practices.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

AWS services (VPC, EC2, S3, etc.)

Security compliance

Collaboration and guidance

Programming languages (Python, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript)

Education

CompTIA Security+ ce

Tools

VMware vSphere

Ansible

Job description

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an AWS Engineer to lead the design, build, and automation of cloud infrastructure in a DevSecOps environment. The role focuses on building secure, scalable, highly available AWS platforms, with experience in IaC, EKS, and CI/CD pipelines. Hybrid environment and private cloud knowledge such as VMware or Openshift is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• AWS Infrastructure & Architecture:
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable, resilient, and secure AWS environments.
  • Implement and manage core AWS services: VPC, Transit Gateway, EKS, EC2, Lambda, S3, EBS, RDS.
  • Architect and operate containerized workloads with Amazon EKS, including cluster management, scaling, and security.
• Security & Compliance:
  • Implement and enforce security controls, encryption, and access management to meet compliance standards such as DISA STIGs, directly in IaC modules and code.
• Team Enablement & Collaboration:
  • Act as a cloud subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to development teams.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate new cloud-native technologies and recommend solutions.
  • Champion foundational best practices, including Git workflows and the proficient use of AI tools to accelerate development and problem‑solving.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7 years of experience in cloud engineering.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• CompTIA Security+ ce.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with VMware vSphere in a hybrid cloud context.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible.
• Familiarity with other public clouds (Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript).
• Understanding of common authentication mechanisms: OIDC, OAuth2, LDAP, SAML.
• Experience contributing to open-source projects.
• Certifications:
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate/Professional

Clearance

• Active TS/SCI required.

Compensation

Base pay range for this position in the following states: California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is $133,400—$170,100 USD. Compensation may vary based on location, role, skill set, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement. Accenture Federal Services is also an affirmative action employer for veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Requesting an Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you require accommodation to perform essential functions of the role, you will be asked to participate in a reasonable accommodation process.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants must have work authorization in the U.S. that does not require visa sponsorship. Candidates currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest. The Company will not discriminate based on inquiries about pay. California residents working in Los Angeles County must verify additional information.