Cloud DevOps Engineer

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Accenture Federal Services

Los Angeles, CA

On-site

Posted April 24, 2026

Job Description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a seasoned Cloud DevOps Engineer with excellent technical background in system administration, scripting automation, and deep Linux operational knowledge to help support our high-value clients. This position requires designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud-based systems and applications through infrastructure such as code and automation scripting, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate possesses strong scripting capabilities, is hyper-focused on customer needs, enthusiastic, a self-starter, and dedicated to the mission.

What you’ll do:

Design and implement secure cloud-based systems and applications, including infrastructure as code (IaC) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Build, deploy, and troubleshoot cloud-native (IAC) applications in AWS environments
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation
Create and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, or PowerShell to streamline operations and deployments
Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements, including NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, and FedRAMP
Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle
Implement and maintain security controls, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security
Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring of applications and services
Work with a variety of cloud native tools to add capabilities and secure the platform
Troubleshoot complex technical issues across all layers of the technology stack

Goals & Objectives:  

Design and implement robust, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure
Establish and maintain efficient CI/CD pipelines that incorporate security best practices
Reduce deployment time and increase deployment frequency through automation
Improve system reliability, availability, and security through infrastructure as code
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive adoption of DevSecOps practices
Maintain comprehensive system documentation to ensure efficient knowledge sharing
Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and security best practices
Contribute to the continuous improvement of cloud infrastructure and security posture

Technical Expertise

Deep knowledge of AWS services (EC2, VPC, EBS, ALB, RDS, S3, EKS, ECR, etc.)
Strong Linux system administration skills, particularly with RHEL/CentOS
Experience with containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
Expertise in CI/CD pipeline development and automation (GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins)
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code practices
Understanding of network architecture: VPC design, hybrid connectivity, security groups, load balancing
Experience with security hardening and compliance implementation in cloud environments
Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and alerting system implementation

Professional Competencies

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