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Principal Kubernetes Solutions Architect

Accenture Federal Services

Job Location:

Tampa, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 139600 - 170100
Posted: 23 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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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 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!

About the Role:AFS is searching for Principal Kubernetes Solutions Architect to drive the design deployment and automation of Kubernetes-based platforms. This leadership role focuses on architecting secure scalable andhighly availablecontainer orchestration environments to support business-critical workloads. The ideal candidate excels at building robust Kubernetes clusters and enabling development teams to maximize platform capabilities.

As a recognized expert in Kubernetes you willleverageyour deep experience in cluster management security and scaling to deliver resilient containerized solutions. Your advanced skills in Infrastructure as Code CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native automation will empower development teams to efficientlyutilizeself-service Kubernetes platforms.

While the primary focus is Kubernetesexpertisewith hybrid and private cloud environments such as VMware vSphere or OpenShift further distinguishes candidates.

Responsibilities:

  • Architect build andmaintainKubernetes clusters with an emphasis on scalability reliability and securityutilizingbest practices for cluster lifecycle management.
  • Manage core Kubernetes services including networking storage workload scheduling and RBAC for access control.
  • Oversee containerized workloads ensuring high availability efficient scaling and robust security for multi-tenant environments.
  • Architect build andmaintainKubernetes clusters with a strong focus on scalability reliability and security applying best practices for cluster lifecycle management while overseeing core Kubernetes services including networking storage workload scheduling and RBAC for access control.
  • Design implement and manage Kubernetes Operators to automate operational tasks and lifecycle management of complex applications. Leverage both custom-built and existing Operators to streamline deployment monitoring and maintenance of workloads ensuring consistency and reliability across environments.
  • Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using tools like Terraform to automate Kubernetes resource provisioning.
  • Design implement andoptimizeCI/CD pipelines for containerized applications embedding security controls throughout the pipeline.
  • Build custom automation tools and scripts (Python Go Bash) to enhance Kubernetes operations and minimize manual tasksleveragingAPIs for integration.
  • Serve as the Kubernetes subject-matter expert mentoring development teams and guidingoptimaluse of container orchestration technologies.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to assess new Kubernetes-native solutions and recommend enhancements to platform efficiency and capabilities.
  • Promote best practices in Git workflows and the use of AI tools to accelerate the development and troubleshooting of container-based applications.
  • Break down large projects into actionable tasks for junior team members.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 10 years of relevant experience in any of the following:
  • Advancedproficiencywith Infrastructure as Code (IaC) especially Terraform including but not limited to targeted applies imports and complex module usage.
  • Significant experiencearchitecting deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters (Amazon EKS or equivalent).
  • Strong command of Kubernetes RBAC security policies and best practices.
  • Demonstrated experience designing building andmaintainingautomated CI/CD pipelines for containerized workloads.
  • Thorough understanding of Kubernetes networking Linux/Unix systems and platform security.
  • Proficiencywith Git andGitOpsworkflows for Kubernetes resource management.
  • Must hold andmaintainDoD 8140 certifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with VMware vSphere or OpenShift in hybrid or private cloud contexts.
  • Proven experience building custom Kubernetes operators.
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible).
  • Exposure to public cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) and DevOps methodologies.
  • Advanced programming skills in Python Go or JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • Understanding of authentication protocols including OIDC OAuth2 LDAP and SAML.
  • Contributions to open-source Kubernetes or DevOps projects.

Relevant certifications:

  • Kubernetes certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) andKubestronaut.

Clearance

An active TS/SCI federal security clearance is required

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:

$139600 - $170100 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.
If youare being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services andneed anaccommodation for a disability or religious observanceduring the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for please speak with your recruiter.
Other Employment Statements
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.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the Companys legal duty to furnish information.
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