Cloud 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 and part of global Accenture, to do work that matters in 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!

This role combines technical expertise in cloud architecture, cybersecurity, and IT modernization to support mission‑critical operations for defense and commercial clients. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in system engineering, enterprise architecture, and cloud infrastructure design, with a proven ability to deliver secure, scalable, and high‑performing solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of cloud engineering experience
• Proficiency in AWS or Azure cloud platforms, with hands‑on experience in services such as EC2, S3, Azure Virtual Machines, and Azure Storage.
• Expertise in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Cloud Formation, CDK, and Terraform.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, including RMF, DISA STIGs, and vulnerability management tools like Nessus.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware) and containerization tools (such as Kubernetes, Docker).
• Proficient in scripting and automation, such as Python, Power Shell, and Bash.
• Strong understanding of network and storage architecture, Active Directory, and Windows/Linux server management.

• Master’s degree
• Security+ CE or ability to obtain within 30 days
• AWS/Azure certifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required

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 $163,600—$190,100 USD.

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 the Accenture 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.

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.

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…