Azure Core Operations - Associate Manager

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! The work: The Azure Core Operations Associate Manager leads 24x7 operations for Azure’s core networking and infrastructure services across public and sovereign cloud environments. You’ll manage technical teams, oversee incident response, ensure service availability and compliance, and guide operations for key services like VNETs, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, and hybrid connectivity. The role also includes integrating new services, driving automation and efficiency, and continuously improving processes, runbooks, and operational performance. Here's what you need: • 7+ years in cloud or infrastructure operations (Azure preferred) • 3+ years leading technical teams and technical leads • Strong understanding of Azure networking, core infrastructure, monitoring, and hybrid connectivity • Experience operating large‑scale or mission‑critical cloud environments • Background with automation, tooling improvements, and 24x7 operations strongly valued Bonus points if you have: • Azure certifications (AZ‑104, AZ‑305, Architect Expert) Eligibility requirements: • Must possess a valid U.S. Passport • Must hold an active TS‑level security clearance or higher 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, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . 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, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $100,200 $203,400 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, religio ... (truncated, view full listing at source)