Cloud Platform Engineer

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Accenture Federal Services is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer that will utilize cutting-edge cloud technologies to manage IaaS/PaaS environments running Windows Server and RHEL systems, in support of a dynamic and engaging mission. This position will engineer and operate secure Azure cloud infrastructure and services and will follow relevant security requirements and configuration management processes. Some travel may be required but is expected to be infrequent.

** What you'll be doing:*
* + Managing Azure cloud platforms from both an engineering and operations prospective utilizing Dev Sec Ops  methodologies

+ Design, deploy and support Azure cloud native components such as availability zones, storage, serverless, network security groups, load balancers, containerization, system administration, backups, patching, etc.

+ Managing and monitoring identity, governance, storage, computer and virtual networks within the Azure cloud platform

+ Supporting Azure Monitor and log analytics for proactive monitoring and logging of Azure resources and services along with alerting, reporting and dashboarding

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud solutions and services in our Azure environments

+ Work independently on assigned tasks but also work well in a cross-team environment

+ Involved in work streams where you are an active contributor and can speak to the progress and results of assigned tasks

+ Work both engineering stories from an agile board and operational tasks from a ticketing queue

** What you'll need:*
* + 2 years of experience in Azure Cloud IaaS and PaaS design, deploy, and support

+ 2 years of experience in Windows Server administration (Server 2019, 2022 preferred)

+ 2 years of hands-on experience operating an Azure environment (ex: Logging, Monitoring, Alerting, Patching, Backups, Site Recovery)

+ 1 year of experience with Azure RBAC and/or Access Management

+ Possess a DoD 8140/8570 Certification

** Bonus points if you have:*
* + Azure Administrator and/or Architecture Certification

+ Experience migrating on-prem systems to the cloud

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Experience with Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery

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Experience with Azure Network, Compute and Storage systems

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Experience with Azure Automation

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Experience with Infra as Code (IaC) - (ARM, Bicep, Terraform preferred)

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Experience with Windows Server configuration management, performance testing, capacity management, system monitoring and alerting, update management and cost management

+ Experience implementing STIGs

+ Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

+ Ability to develop strong professional relationships with fellow team members

+ Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently

+ Ability to be on call as needed

** Clearance:*
* + TS/SCI level clearance or higher

+ US passport

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,…