Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Accenture; Suitland (MD); Hybrid; USD 179,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure, including build pipelines and DevSecOps practices. You will lead a small team of five engineers and work in a hybrid environment to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions that support government missions.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in AWS/cloud engineering, DevSecOps or DevOps experience, and hands-on IaC using Terraform and automation

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience with AWS/Cloud Engineering.
• DevSecOps/Automation/Pipeline experience.
• Experience with IaC (Terraform) and automation (Ansible).
• Knowledge of Cloud Networking and IDAM concepts.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable AWS-based infrastructure and IaC practices to ensure secure, performant, cost-efficient cloud environments.
• Lead a small team of 5 cloud infrastructure engineers with mentoring and guidance.
• Collaborate in a hybrid work environment to deliver cloud solutions.

Skills

AWS Cloud

DevSecOps

Terraform

Ansible

Cloud Networking

IDAM

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!

Job Description

Accenture Federal Services is searching for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to lead in defining requirements, designing, planning, and implementing AWS Cloud technology components, including build pipelines, DevSecOps, and Agile workflows. This role will involves designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS). This position is crucial in ensuring scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud environments that support business objectives.

Responsibilities include

• Architecting scalable solutions, implementing Infrastructure as Code practices, and ensuring the cloud environment meets high standards for security, performance, and cost optimization
• The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in AWS services with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for automation.
• The role also will require leading a small team of 5 cloud infrastructure engineers, providing skills mentoring and work guidance to each team member.
• Hybrid work environment

Here’s what you need

• 3 years of experience with one or more of the following:
• AWS/Cloud Engineering
• DevSecOps (or DevOps)/Automation/Pipeline
• Experience with any of the following:
• IaC (Terraform)/Automation (Ansible)
• Cloud Networking
• IDAM

Security Clearance

• An active TS/SCI clearance is required

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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and 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. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits) 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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$178,900—$201,300 USD

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. 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 as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement. (https://afscommunities.force.com/careers/s/equal-opportunity-annual-policy)

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affimative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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 are hired, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you __ are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observances during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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