Cloud Platform Engineer

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Job Description

As a Cloud Platform Engineer, you will be entrusted with the comprehensive management of system resources within the AWS Government cloud environment, specifically tailored for the client's Service Now implementation.

Your role will be pivotal in deploying and maintaining these environments, ensuring that they run smoothly and efficiently. You will be expected to apply your expertise in terraform and AWS to architect and manage cloud applications that are both robust and scalable. Your responsibilities will also include the maintenance of external connections and the safeguarding of platform stability, which are critical to the seamless operation of the Service Now platform.

Responsibilities

• Manage all system resources deployed in the AWS Government cloud environment for the client Service Now implementation
• Perform environmental deployment and maintenance operations
• Maintain external connections and overall platform stability

Must have:

• 5 years of technical experience working with one or more of the following platforms:
  Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, VMware or Oracle Cloud Platform
• Experience with RHEL and/or Linux systems
• Experience with scripting languages such as, but not limited to Ansible, Bash, Python, and JavaScript will enable you to automate tasks and contribute to the efficiency of the cloud operations
• Experience in managing cloud applications within a government cloud environment
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS related certification
• IAT Level II certification, such as any of the following:
• CCNA
• Security
• CySA+
• GICSP
• GSEC
• Security+ CE
• CND
• SSCP

Nice to have:

• Experience deploying Service Now
• Experience with Sec Dev Ops  / Dev Ops tools and their use in cloud architecture.
• Experience with the Sponsor's accreditation and authorization (A&A) policies, procedures and tools
• Experience with COTS and GOTS data science / analysis tools and their configuration in cloud architecture
• Experience as a software developer, database engineer, or other technical areas relevant to the delivery of complete software systems

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI 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, 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 Final date to receive applications.

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:

$157,900-$201,100 USD

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