Solution Engineering Lead

Accenture Federal Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Solutions Engineering Lead to translate warfighter mission needs into end-to-end technical solutions on the War Data Platform. You will define integration patterns and data flows, working with mission owners and the Solution Consultant team to ensure feasible, effective architectures for development teams.

The role requires advanced engineering experience, cloud and DevSecOps expertise, and a proven ability to design enterprise-grade solutions for

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in CS, cybersecurity, data science, information systems, information technology, or software engineering.
• Completion of one of the accepted training programs: 4-11-C22 (CP) or 4-11-C23.
• Systems Requirements Planner (Advanced) Playlist is an accepted path.
• SecurityX/CASP+, GCSA, or GSLC professional certifications are acceptable.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in relevant fields.
• Knowledge of Cloud, DevSecOps, and software engineering.
• Experience solutioning with Data & AI.
• 3 years implementing Big Bang, Iron Bank, Kubernetes/Docker.
• 3 years implementing DevSecOps pipelines in AWS or Azure.
• Expert ability to design end-to-end technical solutions for enterprise customers.

Responsibilities

• Translate mission needs into feasible, end-to-end technical solutions on the War Data Platform.
• Collaborate with mission owners and the Solution Consultant team during intake to gather requirements.
• Design high-level integration patterns, data flows, and service compositions.
• Provide architectural guidance for development teams to begin implementation.

Skills

10+ years in Engineering

Cloud

DevSecOps

Data & AI

Kubernetes/Docker

AWS/Azure DevSecOps

Education

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in CS/ Cybersecurity/ Data Science/ Information Systems/ IT/ Software Engineering

4-11-C22 (CP)

4-11-C23

Systems Requirements Planner (Advanced) Playlist

SecurityX / CASP+

GCSA

GSLC

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

The Solutions Engineering Lead is the primary customer-facing architect, responsible for translating the warfighter’s complex mission needs into feasible, end-to-end technical solutions on the War Data Platform. This person will work directly with mission owners and the ““Solution Consultant”” team during the intake process to understand requirements, design solution blueprints, and ensure the proposed approach effectively leverages the WDP’s existing services and capabilities. They will design the high-level integration patterns, data flows, and service compositions required to solve a specific mission problem, providing the detailed architectural guidance necessary for development teams to begin implementation.

What you need:

• Candidates must meet one of the following three areas:
  1. Advanced Degree:
  • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering.
  1. Equivalent Training:
     Completion of one of the following accepted training programs:
  • 4-11-C22 (CP)
  • 4-11-C23
  • Systems Requirements Planner (Advanced) Playlist
  1. Professional Certification:
     Holding one of these certifications:
  • SecurityX / CASP+
  • GCSA
  • GSLC
• 10+ years of experience in Engineering
• Knowledge of Cloud, DevSecOps, Software Engineering
• Experience solutioning with Data & AI
• 3 years of experience in implementing Big Bang, Iron Bank, and/or Kubernetes/Docker
• 3 years of experience in implementing DevSecOps pipelines in AWS or Azure
• Possess expert knowledge designing end-to-end technical solutions for enterprise customers

Security Clearance

• Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position

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:

$135,200—$278,500 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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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. For details, view a copy of Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

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