Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer

About the role

Accenture Federal Services is looking for a Cloud DevOps Engineer, Senior to design and operate secure CI/CD pipelines, platform tooling, and infrastructure-as-code for cloud-based systems supporting the program. You'll build the shared automation and platform capabilities other engineering teams rely on, with deep Linux systems administration and DevSecOps compliance woven into everything you deploy

What You'll Own

• CI/CD pipeline architecture and platform tooling (Kubernetes, GitOps workflows, and internal developer platform components such as Crossplane, Backstage, or Argo CD)
• Infrastructure-as-code development and standards (Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation) across platform components
• Deep Linux/RHEL systems administration and hardening for platform infrastructure
• Security compliance integration - NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, and FedRAMP - built into deployment pipelines by default
• Identity and access management, encryption, and network security implementation
• Troubleshooting and root-cause resolution across the full technology stack What You'll Deliver
• CI/CD pipelines and platform tooling that reduce friction for engineering teams building against them
• Infrastructure and platform components delivered as reusable, version-controlled code
• Security controls and compliance built into pipelines from the start, not applied as a remediation pass
• Reliable, well-documented platform operations - runbooks, architecture decisions, and procedures
• Measurable improvements in deployment frequency and reduced deployment time through automation

Here's What You Need

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or cloud platform engineering, including production experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation), and containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• 3+ years of experience with RHEL or CentOS systems administration
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or 4+ years of relevant job or military experience in lieu of degree
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Security+, CISSP, CASP, or equivalent), or DoD 8140 equivalent

Bonus Points If You Have

• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Security Specialty)
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD)
• Experience with next-generation platform tooling (Crossplane, Backstage, Argo CD) beyond the required baseline
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Familiarity with National Security systems and air-gapped environments

Security Requirements

• Active TS clearance required; SCI preferred

Pay and benefits

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:

$120,400—$234,700 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. 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.