Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to define requirements, design, plan, and implement AWS Cloud components, including build pipelines and DevSecOps workflows. You will architect scalable, secure, cost-efficient environments and mentor a team of five engineers.

The role requires hands-on AWS expertise, IaC with Terraform, automation with Ansible, and experience in networking and IDAM.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience with AWS/Cloud Engineering, DevSecOps, or related automation/pipeline work.
• Experience with IaC (Terraform) and automation (Ansible).
• Experience with Cloud Networking and IDAM is required.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable cloud solutions and implement IaC practices.
• Lead and mentor a small team of 5 cloud engineers.
• Design, plan, and implement AWS components, build pipelines, and DevSecOps workflows.

Skills

AWS

DevSecOps

Automation

Build Pipelines

Leadership

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

AWS Services

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 involve 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

• 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

Requirements

• 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. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

$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.

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

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