Cloud Services 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. 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 Services Engineer to design, implement, and manage cloud solutions supporting mission systems. This role focuses on delivering reliable, secure cloud services, integrating modern capabilities, and ensuring systems are optimized for performance, scalability, and operational support. What you’ll own: Implement and manage cloud services supporting scalable, secure, and high-performing environments Design and integrate scalable, secure cloud architectures Integrate modern capabilities, including automation and AI/ML services, into cloud environments as needed Optimize system performance, availability, and cost across cloud environments Automate service deployment, configuration, and operational processes Monitor systems and resolve issues across cloud environments What you’ll build and deliver: Stable, secure, and scalable cloud services supporting mission needs Cloud environments optimized for performance, cost, and reliability Integrated capabilities (automation, AI/ML, or other services) aligned to operational use) Efficient, repeatable deployments and streamlined operations Here's what you need: 3 years of experience implementing and managing cloud services or cloud-based systems 2 years of hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, Python, Bash, PowerShell) 1 year of experience implementing or supporting cloud networking and security controls (e.g., IAM, network security, encryption) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or 4+ years of relevant job or military experience in lieu of degree DoD 8140 compliance (e.g. Security+, CISSP, CASP, etc) Bonus points if you have: Cloud certifications with service specializations (AWS, Azure, GCP) Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration Experience with RHEL or CentOS Experience integrating AI/ML services into cloud environments Experience with Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban Experience with National Security systems and Air-Gapped Environments Security Clearance: Active Top-Secret Clearance, preferred with SCI eligibility. The position may require a polygraph examination. 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, Mar ... (truncated, view full listing at source)