Sr. Cloud Engineer
Job Description:
Accenture Federal Services is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AWS & DevSecOps (DSOP), including automation, cloud services, and advanced cloud networking concepts. This role requires a strong foundation in Linux engineering and containerization technologies, along with proficiency in applying DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and operating within DSOP environments. The candidate will have a proven track record of successfully designing and implementing cloud-based solutions on AWS, using infrastructure-as-code tools such as AWS CloudFormation and Terraform. They will also be able to work collaboratively with other IT professionals, including development teams, to ensure the security and reliability of the organization's AWS-based applications and services
Responsibilities include:
- Design, deploy, and manage highly available, scalable, and secure AWS cloud environments.
- Deploying and managing applications and services on AWS, using infrastructure-as-code tools such as AWS CloudFormation and Terraform.
- Develop & Improve automation for efficient deployment and management of cloud resources using tools such as AWS CLI, CloudFormation, Ansible and Terraform.
- Engineer robust Linux solutions and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience in implementing highly available AWS networking concepts such as Direct Connect, Site to Site VPN.
- Apply DISA STIGs to ensure compliance with security standards and policies across all cloud and containerized environments.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps practices into the software development lifecycle, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in cloud and Linux environments.
- Stay abreast of new AWS features and services and evaluate their applicability to our goals.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and team members on AWS best practices, Linux engineering, and DevOps methodologies.
Here's what you need:
- Minimum of 5 years' direct experience in cloud engineering with a strong focus on AWS.
- Linux/Unix Administration experience.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, particularly Docker and/or Kubernetes.
- Proficient in one or more computer programming languages commonly used in scripting & automation. IE: Bash, Python, Go, Rust Proficient in applying DISA STIGs within cloud and containerized environments.
- Experience in automating cloud deployments and developing infrastructure as code (IaC).
Bonus points if you have:
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information to a non-technical audience.
- Possess and maintain relevant DoD 8570/8140 IAT level II Certification.
- Possess one or more of the following certifications: AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS SysOps Administrator, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS DevOps Professional, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist, GIAC Cloud Security Automation, HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate
- Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Strong background in DevOps practices and tools, including Jenkins, Git, Ansible, and Terraform.
Security Clearance:
- Active TS/SCI clearance
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, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia. 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, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:$97,300—$196,500 USD