Systems Engineer

accenturefederalservices; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, implement, and manage cloud-based IT infrastructure for defense and commercial clients, with a strong focus on AWS and Azure.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead IaC initiatives, and ensure system security and DoD RMF compliance while delivering mission-critical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years IT engineering experience including full stack development of .NET and JavaScript apps.
• Proficiency in AWS or Azure configurations and deployments.
• Experience preparing reports on security vulnerabilities, incidents, and risk management activities.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud development cycles.
• Knowledge of DOD 8140 compliance for IAT 2 or Security+ CE.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable cloud solutions using AWS and Azure.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and systems engineers.
• Lead IaC development with Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and CDK; implement security controls.
• Support RMF process to achieve DoD accreditation and compliance with cybersecurity standards.
• Manage containerized environments and monitor system performance.
• Author and maintain system design artifacts, SOPs, and project plans.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to keep systems mission-ready.

Skills

.NET full stack

JavaScript full stack

AWS/Azure deployment

CI/CD pipelines

Security vulnerability reports

DOD 8140 compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

CDK

AWS

Azure

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!

We're seeking a Systems Engineer to design, implement, and manage cloud-based IT infrastructure solutions with a strong focus on AWS and Azure platforms. This role combines technical expertise in cloud architecture, cybersecurity, and IT modernization to support mission-critical operations for defense and commercial clients

Responsibilities

• As a Cloud Solutions Architect, you will design and implement scalable, secure cloud-based solutions using AWS and Azure to meet mission requirements.
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and systems engineers, to deliver robust infrastructure solutions.
• Additionally, you will lead the development and maintenance of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and CDK. Strengthening system security will be a key focus, achieved by implementing DISA STIGs, conducting regular vulnerability assessments, and remediating identified risks.
• You will also support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process to achieve system accreditation and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
• Managing containerized environments, monitoring system performance, and providing support for complex technical issues.
• You will also author and maintain technical documentation, including system design artifacts, standard operating procedures, and project plans.
• Finally, you will evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to enhance operational capabilities, ensuring that systems remain cutting-edge and mission-ready.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 additional years of experience in Systems Engineering
• 5 years of IT engineering experience in any of the following areas:
• Experience in full stack development of .NET applications
• Experience in full stack development of JavaScript applications
• Proficiency in AWS or Azure configurations and deployments.
• Experience preparing reports on security vulnerabilities, incidents, and risk management activities.
• Assist in cloud development cycles and CI-CD pipelines
• Audit and maintain code repositories
• Must maintain DOD 8140 compliance for IAT 2 or Security+ CE

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, including RMF, DISA STIGs, and vulnerability management tools like Nessus.
• Experience supporting SharePoint development as necessary
• Experience supporting SNOW development as necessary
• AWS/Azure certifications

Security Clearance

Active TS/SCI clearance required

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: $137,900 - $175,100 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 peop