Cloud Engineer

Accenture Federal Services
Nellis AFB, NV
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level cloud engineers who can autonomously lead infrastructure projects in classified environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3–5 years of cloud infrastructure experience in government or enterprise settings
    — “3 years of cloud engineering and/or infrastructure experience”
  • Individuals who have worked on secure cloud architectures for sensitive environments
    — “2 years’ experience implementing secure cloud architectures for enterprise or government environments”
  • People who can align with centralized vision while operating in decentralized teams
    — “Work independently within centralized vision framework while maintaining team alignment”

Things to consider

  • Active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory, which may limit eligibility for some candidates
    — “Active TS/SCI level clearance or higher required”
  • The role demands a strong grasp of security and compliance standards for federal contracts
    — “Support security audits and compliance assessments for government requirements”
  • Experience with hybrid environments and multiple cloud platforms is a key differentiator
    — “Integrate multiple cloud platforms and hybrid environments”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices in your resume
    — “Experience with Infrastructure as Code and/or DevOps practices”
  • Showcase container orchestration and security implementation skills in your interview
    — “Experience with container technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, container orchestration”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage security controls and compliance in classified systems
    — “Implement and maintain security controls in cloud environments”
  • Demonstrate leadership and mentoring experience in your application materials
    — “Mentor team members and share knowledge across the organization”
  • Include specific examples of optimizing cloud infrastructure performance
    — “Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and implement performance optimizations”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • design and implement secure cloud architectures
  • maintain infrastructure as code
  • optimize cloud security controls
  • troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues
  • drive continuous improvement in processes
Typical background
cloud engineering experienceinfrastructure as code experiencedevops practices experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Cloud EngineeringInfrastructure As CodeDevops PracticesAgile DeliverySecurity ControlsCloud SecurityPerformance OptimizationCross-platform Integration

Preferred

ContainerizationEncryptionKey ManagementAccess ControlsSecurity AuditsCloud Platform Updates

Stack & domain

Cloud EngineeringInfrastructure As CodeDevOpsContainerizationAgile DeliveryLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingDefenseNational SecurityPublic SafetyCivilianMilitary Health

About the role

Original posting from Accenture Federal Services via Greenhouse

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!

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 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

Here's 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 

Experience with containerization and/or orchestration technologies

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

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 (Associate) Certification

Understanding of systems engineering, networking, and security

Experience with enterprise-scale cloud architecture design and implementation

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)

Security Requirements

Active TS/SCI level clearance or higher required

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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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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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Source: Accenture Federal Services careers (Greenhouse)

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