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Cloud Engineer

Accenture Federal Services Agency

Accenture Federal Services helps the U.S. federal government make the nation stronger and safer through technology and ingenuity.

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Colorado Springs, COLos Angeles, CA Posted 1mo ago federal governmentdefensepublic safety
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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 are seeking a Cloud Engineer in El Segundo, CA, to join our secure cloud platform team supporting government customers within Gov Cloud Environments. This role focuses on operating, maintaining, and supporting enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure and platform services in a fast-paced, agile environment. This position requires designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud-based systems and applications through infrastructure such as code and automation scripting, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will thrive in our centralized vision, decentralized command culture that emphasizes solution ownership and a fail-fast, fail-forward mindset.

What you’ll 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 Basic scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for operational tasks
  • Experience with version control systems (Git)
  • Security & Compliance Support
    • Implement and maintain security controls in cloud environments under guidance of senior team members
    • Support security audits, STIG compliance checks, and vulnerability remediation activities
    • Assist with access control management, encryption key operations, and certificate management
    • Contribute to security documentation and operational procedure maintenance
    • Monitor infrastructure for security alerts and coordinate remediation with security teams 
  • Agile Delivery & Continuous Improvement
    • Operate within Agile framework – participate in sprints, stand-ups, retrospectives, and planning sessions
    • Take ownership of assigned operational tasks and platform components
    • Embrace fail-fast mentality – identify improvement opportunities, propose solutions, iterate quickly
    • Contribute to process improvement initiatives, automation development, and operational efficiency Document lessons learned and contribute to team knowledge sharing 
  • Collaboration & Growth Experience
    • Leading and influencing multi-disciplinary teams in a matrixed environment
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including government personnel, contractors, and military staff Seek mentorship and develop technical skills toward senior engineering capabilities
    • Support cross-training initiatives and assist with onboarding new team members

What you’ll need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field, or 4 years equivalent work or military service; relevant technical certifications may be considered in lieu of degree
  • Experience 5+ years of cloud engineering and infrastructure, and cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or multi-cloud)
  • 3+ years experience implementing secure cloud architectures for enterprise or government environments
  • 3+ years of experience troubleshooting DNS, VPN, HTTPS, and networking configurations
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies
  • CompTIA Security+ (current) or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner or AWS Solutions Architect certification, or ability to obtain required AWS certifications within 90 days of employment

Bonus points if you have:

  • AWS familiarity: EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, CloudWatch, security services
  • Azure experience: Azure Government Cloud, Azure DevOps Oracle
  • Experience with cloud migration or modernization projects
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline operations and support
  • Familiarity with container orchestration operations (Kubernetes administration)
  • Exeperience with VPN, firewall rules, security groups, load balancers
  • Database operational support experience with backups, performance monitoring, basic administration SIEM tool familiarity (Splunk, CloudWatch Logs, or similar)
  • Certifications
    • CompTIA Security+ (current) or equivalent security certification
    • ITIL Foundation or similar service management certification
    • Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD)
    • Agile/Scrum certifications 

Clearance: 

  • Must be a US citizen with an active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility; active TS/SCI preferred

 

 

 

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:
$100,200—$230,400 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 the 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.
 
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 you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during 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 Company's legal duty to furnish information.
 
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