We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with hands-on expertise in Kubernetes and modern containerized infrastructure. This role will support the deployment, automation, scalability, and security of Kubernetes environments across AWS-while maintaining infrastructure-as-code excellence and DevSecOps best practices. What you'll do: Kubernetes Deployment, Operations, and Reliability • Deploy, configure, and manage large, production-grade Kubernetes clusters across complex set of environments • Automate and optimize deployments, services, ingress, storage, networking, and RBAC within Kubernetes • Troubleshoot complex platform issues within Kubernetes and its ecosystem Containerization & Platform Engineering • Deploy and maintain containerized DevSecOps Platform services • Implement container best practices including image optimization, security hardening, and registry management • Collaborate with development teams to enable seamless, scalable production deployment of containerized workloads Infrastructure as Code & Automation • Develop and maintain Terraform for AWS resources (EKS, EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, etc.) • Build and maintain Ansible automation for configuration management and environment consistency CI/CD Enablement • Build and optimize GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments, testing, and security workflows • Drive continuous improvement in reliability, automation, security, and operational efficiency Authentication & Security • Configure and maintain Keycloak for identity, access management, and SSO integrations • Implement and maintain security and compliance controls, especially in regulated environments Observability & Monitoring • Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, etc.) • Assist in design and implementation of scalable monitoring infrastructure components across infrastructure Technical Leadership & Collaboration • Advise on platform architecture and containerization strategies • Mentor junior engineers in Kubernetes, containers, and automation practices What you'll need: • 3 years of experience with: • DevOps or infrastructure engineering • Kubernetes • AWS (including EKS, EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, and/or CloudWatch) • Container technology (Docker, Podman, or containerd) • Troubleshooting technical issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams • 2 years of experience with: • IAM (policies, roles, & service accounts) • Terraform, Ansible or other automation • GitLab CI/CD pipeline development • Networking fundamentals and service mesh familiarity • Government/compliance frameworks (800-53/800-171) • Scripting (Bash, Python) • CompTIA Security+ or other DoD 8140 qualified certification (expected within 90 days of hire) Bonus Points if you have: • Experience with: • Helm, GitOps (ArgoCD, Flux) • Platform One BigBang • Vulnerability management and security scanning tools • Prometheus/Grafana/Loki stacks • Keycloack administration • Recommended Certifications • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes • Application Developer (CKAD) • AWS Certification: Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Security certification Clearance: Must have a TS/SCI level government clearance #LI-Defense #LI-Onsite 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