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Cloud DevOps Engineer

Accenture Federal Services

Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 100200 - 203400

Posted: 24 April 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 1 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

At Accenture Federal Services nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for 13000 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 seasoned Cloud DevOps Engineer with excellent technical background in system administration scripting automation and deep Linux operational knowledge to help support our high-value clients. This position requires designing implementing and maintaining secure cloud-based systems and applications through infrastructure such as code and automation scripting ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate possesses strong scripting capabilities is hyper-focused on customer needs enthusiastic a self-starter and dedicated to the mission.

What youll do:

Design and implement secure cloud-based systems and applications including infrastructure as code (IaC) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Build deploy and troubleshoot cloud-native (IAC) applications in AWS environments
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform Ansible and CloudFormation
Create and maintain automation scripts using Bash Python or PowerShell to streamline operations and deployments
Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements including NIST 800-53 DISA STIGs and FedRAMP
Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle
Implement and maintain security controls including identity and access management (IAM) encryption and network security
Automate deployment scaling and monitoring of applications and services
Work with a variety of cloud native tools to add capabilities and secure the platform
Troubleshoot complex technical issues across all layers of the technology stack

Goals & Objectives:

Design and implement robust secure and scalable cloud infrastructure
Establish and maintain efficient CI/CD pipelines that incorporate security best practices
Reduce deployment time and increase deployment frequency through automation
Improve system reliability availability and security through infrastructure as code
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive adoption of DevSecOps practices
Maintain comprehensive system documentation to ensure efficient knowledge sharing
Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and security best practices
Contribute to the continuous improvement of cloud infrastructure and security posture

Technical Expertise

Deep knowledge of AWS services (EC2 VPC EBS ALB RDS S3 EKS ECR etc.)
Strong Linux system administration skills particularly with RHEL/CentOS
Experience with containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
Expertise in CI/CD pipeline development and automation (GitLab CI/CD Jenkins)
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code practices
Understanding of network architecture: VPC design hybrid connectivity security groups load balancing
Experience with security hardening and compliance implementation in cloud environments
Knowledge of monitoring logging and alerting system implementation

Professional Competencies

Excellent communication skills in both written and oral formats
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Strong customer service orientation
Ability to interface effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to execute autonomously and take ownership of assigned responsibilities

Heres what you need:

3 years of experience in DevOps engineering or cloud platform engineering
3 years of experience with RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) or CentOS administration
3 years of experience with cloud technologies (AWS Azure or similar) and CLI
3 years of experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
3 years of experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform Ansible CloudFormation)
2 years of experience troubleshooting DNS VPN HTTPS and/or networking configurations
3 years of experience with Bash Python or other scripting and automation technologies
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Sec CISSP CASP etc.) or DoD 8140 equivalent

Bonus points if you have:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or related field or 4 years of relevant job or military experience in lieu of degree
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect DevOps Engineer Security Specialty)
Experience implementing security controls in cloud environments
Experience with containerization orchestration platforms like Kubernetes (EKS)
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. Must be willing to undergo a polygraph examination if necessary.

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As required by local law Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states ofCalifornia 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:

$100200 - $203400 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 theAccenture 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 youare being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services andneed anaccommodation for a disability or religious observanceduring 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 Companys legal duty to furnish information.

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