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Site Reliability Engineer (DevOps)

Accenture Federal Services

Site Reliability Engineer (DevOps)

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Reston, VA, USA

In-Office

112K-222K Annually

Senior level

Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology • Consulting • Cybersecurity

The Role

Design, build, and support telemetry data pipelines and reporting for air-gapped Azure environments. Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and data teams to ingest, transform, query (KQL/SQL), and dashboard telemetry. Create standardized queries and deployment solutions, support air-gapped cloud reporting, and participate in on-call troubleshooting as needed.

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!

AFS is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to join our team and support our client on a full-time basis in Reston, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD.

This role requires a technically skilled professional with strong hands-on experience across programming, database management, containerization, virtualization, and security practices. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in multiple programming or scripting languages, demonstrate proficiency in SQL and modern database technologies, and show practical capability with container or virtualized environments. Candidates must also have proven experience implementing security and compliance measures, including vulnerability scanning, governance tools, and secure data or API handling. This position is suited for someone who can apply broad technical expertise to support reliable, secure, and efficient systems within a dynamic environment.

Here's what you need:

BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or other related technical field
Experience with programming and scripting languages such as: Python, SQL, Bash, Java, C, or C++
Experience with SQL and database technologies, including hands‑on use of tools or platforms such as SQL Developer, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
Experience with containerization or virtualization technologies, such as Kubernetes (K9s), Docker, or virtual machine environments
Experience with security and compliance practices, including vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus), governance/compliance tools (e.g., GRC), or secure data/API handling aligned with frameworks like GDPR

Bonus points if you have:

Strong communications and problem-solving skills
Provide on-call support 24/7 availability no more than one week every two months troubleshooting and mitigating issues across multiple systems
DoD 8570 Baseline Certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CASP+, CCSP, etc.), CompTIA Server+ and/or CompTIA A+ certifications

Clearance:

Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph 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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and 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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$111,800—$221,800 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

BS degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
Minimum 5 years relevant professional experience
Strong SQL experience
Strong Python experience
Experience with Azure Data Factory and/or Azure Synapse
Experience with Apache Spark
Experience with Azure Data Explorer
Experience with Azure Blob Storage
Kusto Query Language (KQL) experience
Git experience
JSON experience
PowerShell experience
C# experience
Familiarity with core cloud computing concepts (Azure preferred)
Understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Valid US Passport
TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
Strong communications and problem-solving skills
Willingness/ability to provide on-call support (24/7 rotation as described)
DoD 8570 Baseline certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CASP+, CCSP) or CompTIA Server+/A+

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The Company

17,634 Employees

Year Founded: 1989

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.