DevOps Architect

Accenture Federal Services; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 117,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks a DevSecOps Engineer to maintain secure CI/CD pipelines and embed security across the software lifecycle. You will work with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and IaC tools to automate testing, vulnerability management, and compliance in GovCloud environments.

The role requires deep experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP/IBM), Kubernetes, and containerized architectures, plus strong collaboration with development teams to harden deployments and ensure regulatory

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience with CI/CD DevSecOps pipeline implementation within government cloud environments.
• 5 years’ experience with Kubernetes orchestration.
• 5 years’ experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Puppet, Chef, Ansible, etc.).
• Expertise with virtual machines, containers, and serverless computing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate the CI/CD pipeline with Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD.
• Integrate security tools (static/dynamic analysis, vulnerability scanning) into pipelines.
• Develop automated testing (unit/integration/UAT) to ensure quality.
• Collaborate with developers to remediate vulnerabilities and ensure compliance.
• Ensure compliance with security regulations and standards.
• Design and implement DevSecOps pipelines in secure GovCloud (AWS/Azure/IM) environments.
• Operate and maintain cloud infrastructure, monitor performance, and ensure security.
• Define system architecture, data models, and interface specs.
• Produce technical docs including diagrams and guides.
• Maintain observability across the software lifecycle and security posture.

Skills

CI/CD DevSecOps

Kubernetes orchestration

Infrastructure as Code

Virtual machines

Containers

Serverless computing

Security tooling in CI/CD

Cloud environments (GovCloud)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Puppet

Chef

Ansible

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!

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer who will be responsible for maintaining and operating a robust Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline to support the development and deployment of secure software solutions. You will work with tools like Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD to ensure seamless integration and delivery processes. A key aspect of your work will involve embedding security into every stage of the pipeline by integrating tools for static and dynamic code analysis, as well as vulnerability scanning. Additionally, you will implement and maintain automated testing frameworks, including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing, to ensure the reliability and quality of the software. Your expertise will also be critical in collaborating with the development team to identify and address security vulnerabilities in deployed products while ensuring compliance with relevant security regulations and standards.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain and operate the CI/CD pipeline, including tools such as Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD
• Ensure the integration of security tools and processes into the CI/CD pipeline, including static code analysis, dynamic code analysis, and vulnerability scanning
• Implement and maintain automated testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing
• Collaborate with the development team to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the deployed software product
• Implement and maintain compliance with relevant security regulations and standards
• Design, develop, and implement CI/CD DevSecOps pipelines within secure GovCloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and Impact Level 6 or higher
• Operate and maintain cloud‑based infrastructure, including provisioning and configuring cloud resources, monitoring system performance, and ensuring cloud security and compliance
• Manage and identify high‑level technical specifications for software applications, including defining system architecture, designing data models, and developing interface specifications
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, design documents, and technical guides
• Ensure expertise with Kubernetes and infrastructure as code to support scalable and secure deployments
• Leverage experience with cloud computing platforms, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and IBM Cloud, to optimize infrastructure and deployment processes
• Maintain observability and security across the software lifecycle, ensuring compliance within appropriate security classification and impact level domains

What you’ll need:

• 5 years’ experience with CI/CD DevSecOps pipeline implementation within government cloud environments
• 5 years’ experience with Kubernetes orchestration
• 5 years’ experience with infrastructure‑as‑code tools (e.g. Puppet, Chef, Ansible, etc.)
• Expertise with virtual machines, containers, and serverless computing

Bonus Points if you have:

• Ability to operate across multiple cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and IBM Cloud
• Experience creating technical documentation
• Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Clearance:

• Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance

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$116,900—$243,100 USD

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