Cloud Engineer

Cincinnati, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 98500 - 184900

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Accenture Federal Services nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for 13000 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 and part of global Accenture to do work that matters in 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!

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud Engineer to deliver secure cloud platform implementations supporting government customers. This role focuses on designing implementing and managing enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure in classified and sensitive environments. The ideal candidate will thrive in our centralized vision decentralized command culture that emphasizes ownership within Agile delivery.

What youll do:

Cloud Infrastructure Engineering
- Design and implement secure scalable cloud architectures across multiple platforms based on program templates and established best practices
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code for consistent repeatable deployments
- Implement DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for rapid reliable delivery
- Configure and optimize cloud security controls and compliance measures
- Design cloud native disaster recovery backup and business continuity solutions
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and implement performance optimizations
Agile Delivery & Innovation
- Operate within Agile framework (participate in sprints standups retrospectives and planning sessions)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in fast-paced development cycles
- Adapt to changing requirements and priorities while maintaining delivery quality
- Drive continuous improvement in processes tools and methodologies
Autonomous Operations & Leadership
- Work independently within centralized vision framework while maintaining team alignment
- Proactively identify infrastructure needs and optimization opportunities
- Make technical decisions autonomously while communicating impact to stakeholders
- Lead by example in demonstrating ownership accountability and innovation
- Mentor team members and share knowledge across the organization
- Drive technical standards and best practices adoption
Security & Compliance
- Implement and maintain security controls in cloud environments
- Support security audits and compliance assessments for government requirements
- Manage encryption key management and access controls
- Monitor infrastructure for security threats and implement remediation
- Develop security documentation and operational procedures
- Stay current with evolving security requirements and cloud platform updates
Cross-Platform Integration
- Integrate multiple cloud platforms and hybrid environments
- Develop solutions that leverage best capabilities across different cloud providers
- Implement consistent security and operational practices across platforms
- Support migration initiatives and platform optimization efforts

What youll need:

5 years of cloud engineering and infrastructure experience
2 years experience implementing secure cloud architectures for enterprise or government environments
Experience with Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices
Experience with cloud networking and security
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies
Bachelors degree in computer science Information Systems Engineering or related technical field or 4 years equivalent work or military service in lieu of a degree
CompTIA Security (current) or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required

Bonus points if you have:

AWS Solutions Architect Certification
Experience with enterprise-scale cloud architecture design and implementation
Experience developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code: Terraform CloudFormation ARM templates or similar
Experience with container technologies: Docker Kubernetes container orchestration
Experience with network architecture: VPC design hybrid connectivity security groups load balancing
Identity and Access Management across cloud platforms
CI/CD pipeline development and automation
Proficiency in Python PowerShell Bash or similar scripting languages
Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible Chef etc.)

Clearance:

Must have an active Secret clearance; TS with SCI eligibility preferred

As required by local law Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states ofCalifornia Colorado Hawaii Illinois Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota New Jersey New York Washington Vermont 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 Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota New Jersey New York Washington Vermont the District of Columbia and the city of Cleveland is:

$98500 - $184900 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.

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. For details view a copy of theAccenture 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.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

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Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

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

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

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