Jr. DevOps Engineer

Accenture-Federal-Services-2; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a DevOps-oriented professional to design and implement CI/CD pipelines, build containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and deploy apps on VMware or AWS infrastructure in a federal environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross‑functional teams, automation of provisioning and deployment, and ongoing monitoring with security best practices across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years DevOps related experience as listed in the posting.
• Strong knowledge of containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline the software development process.
• Develop and manage containerization solutions using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Deploy, manage, and monitor applications on VMware or AWS infrastructure.
• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system operations.
• Ensure security best practices are implemented across all stages of the development lifecycle.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of processes, configurations, and architecture.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps

Containerization

Scripting (Python, Bash, Ruby)

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related field

Five years of relevant experience can substitute for a bachelor’s degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Terraform

CloudFormation

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

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!

What you’ll do:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline the software development process
• Develop and manage containerization solutions using Docker and Kubernetes
• Deploy, manage, and monitor applications on VMWare or AWS infrastructure
• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system operations
• Ensure security best practices are implemented across all stages of the development lifecycle
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of processes, configurations, and architecture

What you’ll need:

• 0-2 years of DevOps related experience (e.g.: containerization, CI/CD pipelines, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related field
• Five (5) years of relevant experience can substitute for a bachelor’s degree

Bonus Points if you have:

• Certification in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes, or similar container and orchestration technologies
• Strong expertise in AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Ruby
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, etc.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and system administration
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams

Clearance

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

Compensation

$90,000 – $120,000 USD (depending on location).

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.

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