The Role
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployment automation, infrastructure-as-code, monitoring, logging, and scalable cloud environments. Integrate security best practices, troubleshoot deployments, document pipeline architecture, and collaborate with development, operations, and security teams. The role requires cloud deployment experience, pipeline and automation tools, monitoring expertise, DoD 8140 compliance, a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and an active Top Secret clearance.
Summary Generated by Built In
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!
Job Description
Accenture Federal Services is looking for a Cloud DevOps Engineer to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployment automation for cloud-based systems supporting the program. You'll work closely with development, operations, and security teams to keep deployments fast, reliable, and secure
What You'll Own
- CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance for containerized applications
- Deployment automation and scaling for containerized environments
- Monitoring and logging implementation for deployed applications
- Infrastructure-as-code development supporting pipeline and environment configuration
- Security best practices integration into deployment pipelines
- Troubleshooting of containerized environments and deployment issues
What You'll Deliver
- CI/CD pipelines that reduce deployment time and increase deployment frequency
- Containerized applications deployed reliably and monitored effectively
- Automated, repeatable deployment and scaling processes
- Documentation of pipeline architecture and operational procedures
Here's What You Need
- 3+ years of experience deploying, managing, or securing applications in a cloud environment — including CI/CD pipeline tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI), infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or Ansible), and scripting for automation (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
- 1+ year of experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or 4+ years of relevant job or military experience in lieu of degree
- DoD 8140 compliance (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CASP, or equivalent)
Bonus Points If You Have
- AWS Professional or Associate certification
- Experience with multiple cloud environments (Azure, GCP, or Oracle) alongside AWS
- Practical Linux and Windows-based systems administration in a cloud or virtualized environment
- Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
- Familiarity with National Security systems and air-gapped environments
Security Requirements
- Active TS clearance required; SCI preferred
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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. 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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:
$103,200—$196,400 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, 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.
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 you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during 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 Company's legal duty to furnish information.
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Skills Required
- 3+ years deploying, managing, or securing applications in a cloud environment
- Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Ansible
- Scripting experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell
- 1+ year of experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or 4+ years of relevant job or military experience in lieu of degree
- DoD 8140 compliance, such as Security+, CISSP, CASP, or equivalent
- Active Top Secret security clearance
- SCI clearance
- AWS Professional or Associate certification
- Experience with multiple cloud environments alongside AWS
- Linux and Windows systems administration experience
- Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
- Familiarity with national security systems and air-gapped environments
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The Company
What We Do
Accenture Federal Services is a leading US federal services company and subsidiary of Accenture LLP. It empowers US federal agencies to reinvent their operations and deliver missions faster using technology and AI. By leveraging mission expertise and commercial innovation, the company provides solutions in cloud, data, and cybersecurity to help the government make the nation stronger, safer, and more resilient.
