Accenture

Cloud Services Engineer

Accenture$100K — $203K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 years of experience with cloud services or systems
  • Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools like Terraform and Ansible
  • Experience with cloud networking and security controls
  • Bachelor's degree in a tech-related field or equivalent military experience
  • DoD 8140 compliance with relevant certifications

Responsibilities

  • Implement and manage scalable, secure cloud services
  • Design and integrate cloud architectures that meet security standards
  • Incorporate automation and AI/ML into cloud solutions
  • Optimize cloud performance, availability, and costs
  • Automate deployment and configuration processes
  • Monitor and troubleshoot cloud systems

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • On-going application acceptance with no fixed deadline
  • Variety of options tailored to employee needs
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Supportive work environment focused on federal missions
Full Job Description
Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud Services Engineer to design, implement, and manage cloud solutions supporting mission systems. This role focuses on delivering reliable, secure cloud services, integrating modern capabilities, and ensuring systems are optimized for performance, scalability, and operational support.

What you'll own:
  • Implement and manage cloud services supporting scalable, secure, and high-performing environments
  • Design and integrate scalable, secure cloud architectures
  • Integrate modern capabilities, including automation and AI/ML services, into cloud environments as needed
  • Optimize system performance, availability, and cost across cloud environments
  • Automate service deployment, configuration, and operational processes
  • Monitor systems and resolve issues across cloud environments

What you'll build and deliver:
  • Stable, secure, and scalable cloud services supporting mission needs
  • Cloud environments optimized for performance, cost, and reliability
  • Integrated capabilities (automation, AI/ML, or other services) aligned to operational use)
  • Efficient, repeatable deployments and streamlined operations

Here's what you need:
  • 2 years of experience implementing and managing cloud services or cloud-based systems
  • 2 years of hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, Python, Bash, PowerShell)
  • Experience implementing or supporting cloud networking and security controls (e.g., IAM, network security, encryption)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or 4 years of relevant job or military experience in lieu of degree
  • DoD 8140 compliance (e.g. Security+, CISSP, CASP, etc.)

Bonus points if you have:
  • Cloud certifications with service specializations (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
  • Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration
  • Experience with RHEL or CentOS
  • Experience integrating AI/ML services into cloud environments
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
  • Experience with National Security systems and Air-Gapped Environments Security

Clearance:
  • Active Top-Secret Clearance, preferred with SCI eligibility


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 deadline to apply.

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:

$100,200-$203,400 USD

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
Learn more about Accenture
Size
624,000 employees
Market Cap
$173.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.2 billion
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+11.2%
Revenue
$44.7 billion
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