Cloud Engineer

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Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud Engineer to be onsite at Eglin AFB, FL, 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.

We foster an environment of solution ownership where individual contributors are empowered to make decisions and drive outcomes. Our fail-fast, fail-forward philosophy encourages innovation, experimentation, and rapid learning. We believe in centralized vision with decentralized command, providing clear strategic direction while empowering teams to execute autonomously. This creates an environment where talented engineers can thrive, innovate, and make significant impact on critical national defense missions.

This role may require occasional CONUS travel and/or on-call rotation for critical system support.

The Work:

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

Configure and optimize cloud security controls and compliance measures

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 you’ll need:

3 years of cloud engineering and/or infrastructure experience

2 years experience implementing secure cloud architectures for enterprise or government environments

Experience with Infrastructure as Code and/or DevOps practices

Demonstrates understanding of systems engineering, networking, and/or security

CompTIA Security+ (current) or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required

Bonus Points if you have:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field, or 4 years equivalent work or military service

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

Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages

Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) Work Environment & Culture

Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies

Eligibility Requirements:

Active TS/SCI clearance required

Ability to obtain and maintain higher classifications as required

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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, 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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$106,300 — $206,200 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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