Cloud Engineer

Accenture Federal Services
Eglin AFB, FL
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward experienced engineers comfortable with secure cloud infrastructure design and Agile delivery, working in classified environments at Eglin AFB, FL

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years of cloud engineering experience and a focus on government or enterprise security
    — “3 years of cloud engineering and/or infrastructure experience”
  • Individuals who can operate autonomously while aligning with team goals and strategic direction
    — “Work independently within centralized vision framework while maintaining team alignment”
  • Professionals with a track record of implementing Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices
    — “Experience with Infrastructure as Code and/or DevOps practices”

Things to consider

  • Active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory, which may limit eligibility for some candidates
    — “Active TS/SCI clearance required”
  • The role may involve on-call rotations and occasional CONUS travel, impacting work-life balance
    — “This role may require occasional CONUS travel and/or on-call rotation for critical system support.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with cloud security controls and compliance in government environments
    — “Configure and optimize cloud security controls and compliance measures”
  • Showcase a history of working in Agile teams and driving process improvement
    — “Collaborate with cross-functional teams in fast-paced development cycles”
  • Demonstrate leadership and mentorship experience in technical roles
    — “Mentor team members and share knowledge across the organization”
  • Emphasize hands-on experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
    — “Experience developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, or similar”
  • Include specific examples of hybrid cloud integration and optimization
    — “Integrate multiple cloud platforms and hybrid environments”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • secure cloud platform implementations
  • optimized cloud architectures
  • successful system support
Typical background
cloud engineeringinfrastructure as codesecurity controls

Skills & requirements

Required

Cloud InfrastructureInfrastructure As CodeCloud SecurityTroubleshootingAgile DeliveryOperations

Preferred

Security AuditsEncryptionKey ManagementAccess ControlsMonitoring

Stack & domain

Cloud InfrastructureCloud SecurityInfrastructure As CodeTroubleshootingPerformance OptimizationAgile DeliveryOperationsSecurity ComplianceEncryptionAccess ControlsMonitoringCollaborationAdaptabilityCommunicationLeadershipMentoringInnovationCloudSecurityInfrastructure

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 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.

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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