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Job Description

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to join our dynamic team. The Cloud Platform Engineer is responsible for building and setting up new development tools and infrastructure utilizing knowledge in continuous integration, delivery, and deployment (CI/CD), Cloud technologies, Container Orchestration and Security. Build and test end-to-end CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that systems are safe against security threats. The candidate should have experience with managing a team, GitLab Pipelines and connecting applications to cloud services using CI/CD within the cloud.

Job Responsibilities:

• Understand, configure, implement, and deploy continuous integration, delivery, and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines utilizing GitLab.
• Configuring and maintaining Kubernetes reference design to include Sidecar Container Security Stack, Service Mesh, and Load Balancers in an AWS environment.
• Monitor DevSecOps platform services, validate the integrity and accessibility of all resources, hardware, systems, and key processes
• Develop, enable, and engineer new and approved services/features/enhancements for our DevSecOps Platform cloud environment utilizing native and third-party tool sets
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure teams on the cloud platform’s development
• Tier 3 Support for CI/CD platform and tenants
• Self-motivated and work independently to deliver timely solutions without direct supervision

Must have:

• 4 years of experience with Kubernetes, AWS EKS preferred
• 3 years with container build and deployment processes utilizing CI/CD pipelines
• 2 years of hands-on experience with AWS
• 1 year of experience with each of the below:
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
• Hands-on experience with GitLab
• Willingness to work onsite 60% (hybrid arrangements are possible with this role)

Bonus points if you have:

• Hold or willing to attain DoD 8570 IAT Level II
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or equivalent
• Experience with database administration/migration
• Knowledge of agile methodologies, network design and security, and DoD system requirements

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI 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, Maryland, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia . 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, Maryland, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$97,300 — $165,100 USD

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.

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.

Accenture 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.

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.