Cloud Engineer

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Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud Engineer to deliver secure cloud platform implementations supporting government customers. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing enterprise‑scale cloud infrastructure in classified and sensitive environments. The ideal candidate will thrive in our centralized vision, decentralized command culture that emphasizes ownership within Agile delivery.

• Design and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures across multiple platforms based on program templates and established best practices
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code for consistent, repeatable deployments
• Implement Dev Ops practices and CI/CD pipelines for rapid, reliable delivery
• Configure and optimize cloud security controls and compliance measures
• Design cloud native disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity solutions
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and implement performance optimizations

• Operate within Agile framework – participate in sprints, standups, retrospectives, and planning sessions
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in fast‑paced development cycles
• Adapt to changing requirements and priorities while maintaining delivery quality
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and methodologies

• Work independently within centralized vision framework while maintaining team alignment
• Proactively identify infrastructure needs and optimization opportunities
• Make technical decisions autonomously while communicating impact to stakeholders
• Lead by example in demonstrating ownership, accountability, and innovation
• Mentor team members and share knowledge across the organization
• Drive technical standards and best practices adoption

• Implement and maintain security controls in cloud environments
• Support security audits and compliance assessments for government requirements
• Manage encryption, key management, and access controls
• Monitor infrastructure for security threats and implement remediation
• Develop security documentation and operational procedures
• Stay current with evolving security requirements and cloud platform updates

• Integrate multiple cloud platforms and hybrid environments
• Develop solutions that leverage best capabilities acros

Chantilly, VA