DevOps​/Platform Engineer

Senior Dev Ops / Platform Engineer

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Senior Dev Ops / Platform Engineer to join our secure cloud platform team supporting government customers at Hill Air Force Base. This role is execution‑focused with strong Dev Ops engineering depth. You will design, build, and operate the CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and platform tooling that enable rapid, secure delivery across a complex government program.

• CI/CD pipelines are reliable, automated, and integrated with security scanning, enabling teams to deliver faster without introducing risk.
• Infrastructure is defined as code, version‑controlled, and repeatable across environments—no snowflake systems.
• Platform tooling (Crossplane, Backstage, Argo CD) reduces friction for engineering teams and accelerates delivery velocity.
• Security and compliance controls are baked into pipelines, not bolted on; STIGs, accreditation requirements, and hardening standards are met without slowing delivery.
• You operate with minimal supervision, proactively identifying infrastructure gaps, driving solutions, and communicating impact to stakeholders.

• Dev Ops & Platform Engineering: Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines; build and manage infrastructure‑as‑code with Terraform, Ansible, and AWS CDK; operate platform tools such as Crossplane, Backstage, and Argo CD; implement Git Ops workflows using Git Lab and/or Git Hub; manage containerization and orchestration with Kubernetes and Docker.
• Cloud Infrastructure & Operations: Design secure, scalable architectures on AWS Gov Cloud and Azure Government; configure and optimize network architecture (VPC, hybrid connectivity, security groups, load balancing); manage identity and access with least‑privilege; administer Linux and Windows systems (configuration, monitoring, logging, alerting); troubleshoot complex issues and implement performance optimizations.
• Security & Compliance: Implement controls aligned with NIST 800‑53, FedRAMP, DISA STIG; integrate automated security scanning (SAST, DAST, SCA) into pipelines; support audits, ATO processes, and compliance assessments; manage encryption, key management, and access controls in classified and multi‑network environments; develop and maintain security documentation and operational procedures.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies; mentor teammates; drive technical standard adoption; proactively identify infrastructure gaps and optimization opportunities; document infrastructure decisions, runbooks, and operational procedures.

• Git Ops & IaC:
  Strong background in Git Ops workflows; proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, and AWS CDK.
• CI/CD:
  Hands‑on experience building and maintaining pipelines;
  Git Lab and/or Git Hub required.
• Containers:
  Kubernetes proficiency for container orchestration;
  Docker required.
• Platforms:
  Experience with Crossplane, Backstage, and Argo CD preferred.
• Scripting:
  Proficiency in Python, Bash, Power Shell; competency across Linux and Windows.
• Cloud:
  Strong experience with AWS (Gov Cloud preferred); AWS CDK for infrastructure definition and deployment.

• 5 years of cloud engineering and infrastructure experience.
• 3 years designing and implementing secure cloud architectures for enterprise or government environments.
• Hands‑on experience with IaC and Dev Ops practices in production.
• Experience in classified environments (NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, or equivalent).
• Background in systems engineering, networking, and/or security hardening.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field.
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure) and willingness to obtain AWS certification within 90 days of hire.
• CompTIA Security+, CKA/CKAD, CISSP, or other security certifications.
• Agile/Scrum certifications.
• Government Cloud experience (ARM templates, Azure Dev Ops, security services).
• Experience with configuration‑management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Advanced networking skills (SD‑WAN, traffic analysis).
• API integration and automation development.
• Multi‑cloud…