Cloud Platform Engineer

Accenture Federal Services; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 111,800 - 221,800; Full time

Job summary

A major consulting firm is seeking a Platform Engineer to design and maintain infrastructure for applications supporting US federal government operations. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience with Kubernetes, DevSecOps, and AWS IAM. The position requires an active TS/SCI with Poly clearance. Competitive compensation based on experience, ranging from $111,800 to $221,800. Join a recognized top place to work and contribute to impactful technology solutions.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10+ years of experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Hands-on experience with DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, and Puppet for configuration management.
• Strong knowledge of RedHat Linux administration.
• Expertise in using Helm for managing Kubernetes applications.
• Experience with AWS IAM for identity and access management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement infrastructure that supports organizational applications.
• Ensure reliability, scalability, and security of the platform.
• Optimize performance and cost-efficiency of the platform.

Skills

Kubernetes for container orchestration

DevSecOps practices

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

RedHat Linux

Helm

AWS IAM

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AWS

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

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. 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 to 10+ years of experience with the following:
  • Kubernetes for container orchestration
  • DevSecOps practices for integrating security into the development process
  • Terraform for infrastructure as code (beneficial) and/or Ansible and Puppet for configuration management
  • RedHat Linux (RHEL) or operating system administration
  • Helm for managing Kubernetes applications
  • AWS IAM for identity and access management

Bonus points if you have

• Bachelor’s degree
• Relevant certifications in Kubernetes, DevSecOps, or AWS
• Experience working with large‑scale cloud environments

Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI with Poly 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, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is $111,800—$221,800 USD. 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.

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