Cloud Engineer

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.Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today.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!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.What you'll do:Cloud Infrastructure EngineeringDesign and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures across multiple platforms based on program templates and established best practicesDevelop and maintain Infrastructure as Code for consistent, repeatable deploymentsImplement DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for rapid, reliable deliveryConfigure and optimize cloud security controls and compliance measuresDesign cloud native disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity solutionsTroubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and implement performance optimizationsAgile Delivery & InnovationOperate within Agile framework (participate in sprints, standups, retrospectives, and planning sessions)Collaborate with cross-functional teams in fast-paced development cyclesAdapt to changing requirements and priorities while maintaining delivery qualityDrive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and methodologiesAutonomous Operations & LeadershipWork independently within centralized vision framework while maintaining team alignmentProactively identify infrastructure needs and optimization opportunitiesMake technical decisions autonomously while communicating impact to stakeholdersLead by example in demonstrating ownership, accountability, and innovationMentor team members and share knowledge across the organizationDrive technical standards and best practices adoptionSecurity & ComplianceImplement and maintain security controls in cloud environmentsSupport security audits and compliance assessments for government requirementsManage encryption, key management, and access controlsMonitor infrastructure for security threats and implement remediationDevelop security documentation and operational proceduresStay current with evolving security requirements and cloud platform updatesCross-Platform IntegrationIntegrate multiple cloud platforms and hybrid environmentsDevelop solutions that leverage best capabilities across different cloud providersImplement consistent security and operational practices across platformsSupport migration initiatives and platform optimization effortsWhat you'll need:4 years of cloud engineering and infrastructure experience2 years' experience implementing secure cloud architectures for enterprise or government environmentsExperience with containerization and orchestration technologiesBonus points if you have:Experience with cloud, networking, and securityBachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical fieldCompTIA Security+ (current) or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification within 6 months of onboardingAWS Solutions Architect CertificationFamiliarity with Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practicesExperience with enterprise-scale cloud architecture design and implementationExperience developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, or similarExperience with container technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, container orchestrationExperience with network architecture: VPC design, hybrid connectivity, security groups, load balancingIdentity and Access Management across cloud platformsCI/CD pipeline development and automationProficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languagesExperience with configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible, Chef, etc.)Clearance:Must have an active Secret clearance; TS with SCI eligibility preferred#clearancejobsWhat We BelieveAs 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 StatementWe believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. 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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 StatementsApplicants 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. 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Created: 2026-04-02