DevOps Engineer (Relocation OR 100% travel to St. Louis, MO)

Accenture Federal Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking a DevOps Engineer to automate deployments and improve pipelines. You will implement IaC, manage containerized environments, and contribute to the full development lifecycle with hands‑on scripting and testing.

The role requires collaboration across teams and the ability to translate complex requirements into reliable, scalable operations. Candidates typically have 3+ years in DevOps or related fields, experience with Terraform, Ansible,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps engineering, software development, or related technical roles.
• Experience scripting or programming in Unix, Linux, or Windows environments.
• Hands‑on experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Experience with configuration/automation tools like Ansible.
• Experience with CI/CD concepts, pipelines, and DevOps architectural patterns.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain DevOps pipelines, automated deployments, and workflow orchestration.
• Build Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Implement Configuration as Code with Ansible and develop automation scripts using PowerShell or Bash.
• Manage containerized environments with Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, Podman, or Helm.
• Create and maintain virtual images using Docker or Packer.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and develop automated test scripts using pytest, unittest, Selenium, or Terratest.
• Participate in technical design discussions and contribute throughout the full development lifecycle.

Skills

DevOps engineering

Scripting

Infrastructure as Code

Ansible

CI/CD pipelines

Containerization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Packer

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!

You are:

As a DevOps Engineer with a passion for automation, modern infrastructure, and scalable deployment practices. You enjoy solving complex technical problems, improving pipelines and systems, and working collaboratively to deliver reliable solutions. You’re continuously learning and eager to build high‑quality DevOps capabilities that enhance delivery speed and operational excellence.

The work:

• Develop and maintain DevOps pipelines, automated deployments, and workflow orchestration.
• Build Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Implement Configuration as Code with Ansible and develop automation scripts using PowerShell or Bash.
• Manage containerized environments with Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, Podman, or Helm.
• Create and maintain virtual images using Docker or Packer.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and develop automated test scripts using pytest, unittest, Selenium, or Terratest.
• Participate in technical design discussions and contribute throughout the full development lifecycle.

Here’s what you need:

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps engineering, software development, or related technical roles.
• Experience scripting or programming in Unix, Linux, or Windows environments.
• Hands‑on experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Experience with configuration/automation tools like Ansible.
• Experience with CI/CD concepts, pipelines, and DevOps architectural patterns.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration platforms.

Bonus points if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and version control systems like Git.
• Experience troubleshooting production workloads and using monitoring tools.
• Experience working with cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Prior experience in collaborative or cross-functional development environments.
• Relevant Certifications

Eligibility Requirements:

• US Citizenship required (No Dual Citizenship, No Green Card Holder)
• Must have an Active Secret Clearance

You must live local to St. Louis, MO (preferred) or willing to travel to St. Louis. #clearancejobs

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.

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:

$83,600—$221,100 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.

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