Operations Engineer

Accenture Federal Services; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Tier Two Operations engineer to join our cloud platform team. You will deploy applications, automate core processes, and serve as the escalation point for the service desk, with a focus on Linux/Windows environments, AWS services, and private-cloud Kubernetes.

Applicants should have TS/SCI clearance or willingness, 3 years IT, Kubernetes, AWS, and DoD 8570 IAT II or higher certification.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant Information Technology experience.
• 1 year of hands-on experience with Kubernetes and/or Docker.
• Experience working with AWS Cloud services.
• Ability to meet DoD 8570 IAT II requirements (Security+ or higher certification).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary escalation point for the service desk, tackling complex troubleshooting for applications, virtual workspaces, network and performance issues, and a variety of service requests.
• Administer and maintain Windows systems, leveraging technologies such as PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) and Group Policy Objects (GPO), and manage software bundles for diverse virtual desktop environments.
• Oversee Kubernetes clusters in a private-cloud setting, including ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and incident response.
• Deploy and maintain both commercial and custom software using AWS Cloud Services (EC2, EKS, S3, Workspaces, and more), ensuring proper snapshot management and system reliability.
• Collaborate closely with Cyber Security and Engineering teams to optimize cloud solutions and support DevOps continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze and support systems engineering functions for new system development, critical enhancements, and patching, all in line with established system engineering and configuration management processes.
• Automate routine operational tasks and maintain automated job schedules to drive efficiency.
• Use Jira to track Tier 2 issues and communicate ongoing work and status updates with customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Agile

Customer focus

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS Cloud Services

PowerShell DSC

Group Policy Objects (GPO)

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!

Join a high impact Tier Two Operations team that sits at the heart of our cloud platform environment. In this role, you’ll deploy cutting edge applications, automate and optimize core processes, and serve as the trusted escalation point for our service desk. We’re looking for engineers who thrive in dynamic environments, bring strong Linux and Windows expertise, and are eager to work hands on with AWS services. If you’re a proactive problem solver with strong communication skills and a passion for collaboration, you’ll make an immediate impact here.

What you’ll do:

• Serve as the primary escalation point for the service desk, tackling complex troubleshooting for applications, virtual workspaces, network and performance issues, and a variety of service requests
• Administer and maintain Windows systems, leveraging technologies such as PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) and Group Policy Objects (GPO), and manage software bundles for diverse virtual desktop environments
• Oversee Kubernetes clusters in a private-cloud setting, including ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and incident response
• Deploy and maintain both commercial and custom software using AWS Cloud Services (EC2, EKS, S3, Workspaces, and more), ensuring proper snapshot management and system reliability
• Collaborate closely with Cyber Security and Engineering teams to optimize cloud solutions and support DevOps continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze and support systems engineering functions for new system development, critical enhancements, and patching, all in line with established system engineering and configuration management processes
• Automate routine operational tasks and maintain automated job schedules to drive efficiency
• Use Jira to track Tier 2 issues and communicate ongoing work and status updates with customers

What you’ll need:

• 3 years of relevant Information Technology experience
• 1 year of hands-on experience with Kubernetes and/or Docker
• Experience working with AWS Cloud services
• Ability to meet DoD 8570 IAT II requirements (Security+ or higher certification)

Bonus Points if you have:

• Hands-on experience scripting with Python and Bash
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Leadership experience in a relevant technical area
• Technical certifications, especially AWS Cloud Practitioner or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Comfortable working in both remote and on-site environments
• Excellent communication skills
• A strong ‘customer first’ mindset

Clearance:

Must have a TS/SCI level clearance and a willingness to sit for a polygraph if necessary

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:

$100,200—$203,400 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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