Cloud Platform 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 Platform Engineer to join our team and support our client in Hanover, MD. As a Cloud Platform Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining a hybrid-cloud Security Operations Center (SOC) environment. What you’ll do: Design, implement, and optimize cloud-based solutions using AWS, while ensuring seamless integration with on-premises systems Manage and administer advanced AWS environments, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to the overall security posture of the SOC Adapt to evolving project requirements collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams What you’ll need: Experience with cloud development and administration (AWS preferred) Experience in systems engineering (ex: VMWare, VCenter etc.) Experience with cloud automation and tools (ex: Ansible, etc.) Familiarity with agile development methodologies DoD 8140 compliance (e.g. Security+, CISSP, CASP, etc.) or ability to obtain within 90 days of start Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or 4 years of admin/engineering experience in lieu of degree Bonus points if you have: Exposure to security frameworks and tools, especially those relevant to SOC operations Security Operations Center (SOC) experience Experience developing and maintaining hybrid-cloud SOC environments Clearance : Must have an active Secret level clearance 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: $86,400 $176,200 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 co ... (truncated, view full listing at source)