<div class="content-intro"><div> <div> </div> <div>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. </div> <div> </div> <div>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. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!</div> <div> </div> </div></div><p>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.</p> <p><strong>What you'll do: </strong></p> <p>Cloud Infrastructure Engineering</p> <ul> <li>Design and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures across multiple platforms based on program templates and established best practices</li> <li>Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code for consistent, repeatable deployments</li> <li>Configure and optimize cloud security controls and compliance measures</li> <li>Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and implement performance optimizations</li> </ul> <p>Agile Delivery & Innovation</p> <ul> <li>Operate within Agile framework - participate in sprints, standups, retrospectives, and planning sessions</li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams in fast-paced development cycles</li> <li>Adapt to changing requirements and priorities while maintaining delivery quality</li> <li>Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and methodologies</li> </ul> <p>Autonomous Operations & Leadership</p> <ul> <li>Work independently within centralized vision framework while maintaining team alignment</li> <li>Proactively identify infrastructure needs and optimization opportunities</li> <li>Make technical decisions autonomously while communicating impact to stakeholders</li> <li>Lead by example in demonstrating ownership, accountability, and innovation</li> <li>Mentor team members and share knowledge across the organization</li> <li>Drive technical standards and best practices adoption</li> </ul> <p>Security & Compliance</p> <ul> <li>Implement and maintain security controls in cloud environments</li> <li>Support security audits and compliance assessments for government requirements</li> <li>Manage encryption, key management, and access controls</li> <li>Monitor infrastructure for security threats and implement remediation</li> <li>Develop security documentation and operational procedures</li> <li>Stay current with evolving security requirements and cloud platform updates</li> </ul> <p>Cross-Platform Integration</p> <ul> <li>Integrate multiple cloud platforms and hybrid environments</li> <li>Develop solutions that leverage best capabilities across different cloud providers</li> <li>Implement consistent security and operational practices across platforms</li> <li>Support migration initiatives and platform optimization efforts</li> </ul> <p><strong>Here's what you'll need: </strong></p> <ul> <li>3 years of cloud engineering and/or infrastructure experience</li> <li>2 years’ experience implementing secure cloud architectures for enterprise or government environments</li> <li>Experience with Infrastructure as Code and/or DevOps practices </li> <li>Experience with containerization and/or orchestration technologies</li> <li>CompTIA Security+ (current) or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification </li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Points if you have: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field, or 4 years equivalent work or military service</li> <li>AWS Solutions Architect (Associate) Certification</li> <li>Understanding of systems engineering, networking, and security</li> <li>Experience with enterprise-scale cloud architecture design and implementation</li> <li>Experience with container technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, container orchestration</li> <li>Experience with network architecture: VPC design, hybrid connectivity, security groups, load balancing</li> <li>Identity and Access Management across cloud platforms</li> <li>Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages</li> <li>Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Security Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Active TS/SCI level clearance or higher required</