DevOps / Platform Engineer

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Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Senior DevOps / Platform Engineer to join our secure cloud platform team supporting government customers at Hill Air Force Base. This role is execution-focused with strong DevOps engineering depth. You will design, build, and operate the CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and platform tooling that enable rapid, secure delivery across a complex government program.

This role operates at the intersection of development and operations. The ideal candidate brings hands-on GitOps and infrastructure-as-code expertise, is comfortable in classified multi-network environments, and embodies extreme ownership—taking full accountability for infrastructure components from design through production operations.

What Success Looks Like:

• CI/CD pipelines are reliable, automated, and integrated with security scanning, enabling teams to deliver faster without introducing risk

• Infrastructure is defined as code, version-controlled, and repeatable across environments—no snowflake systems

• Platform tooling (Crossplane, Backstage, Argo CD) reduces friction for engineering teams and accelerates delivery velocity

• Security and compliance controls are baked into pipelines, not bolted on; STIGs, accreditation requirements, and hardening standards are met without slowing delivery

• You operate with minimal supervision, proactively identifying infrastructure gaps, driving solutions, and communicating impact to stakeholders

What you’ll do:

• DevOps & Platform Engineering

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for rapid, reliable delivery across government cloud environments

• Build and manage infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, Ansible, and AWS CDK to enable consistent, repeatable deployments

• Operate and evolve platform engineering tooling including Crossplane, Backstage, and Argo CD for self-service delivery infrastructure

• Implement and maintain GitOps workflows using GitLab and/or GitHub, supporting advanced branching strategies, code review, and pipeline orchestration

• Manage containerization and orchestration across development and production environments using Kubernetes and Docker

• Cloud Infrastructure & Operations

• Design and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures on AWS GovCloud (primary) and Azure Government

• Configure and optimize network architecture, including VPC design, hybrid connectivity, security groups, and load balancing

• Manage identity and access management across cloud platforms using least-privilege principles

• Administer Linux and Windows systems, including configuration management, monitoring, logging, and alerting

• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and implement performance optimizations

• Security & Compliance

• Implement and maintain security controls aligned with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and DISA STIG requirements

• Integrate automated security scanning (SAST, DAST, SCA) into CI/CD pipelines for continuous compliance validation

• Support security audits, ATO processes, and compliance assessments with organized, audit-ready artifacts

• Manage encryption, key management, and access controls in classified and multi-network environments

• Develop and maintain security documentation and operational procedures

• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Operate within a SAFe Agile framework, participating in sprints, standups, PI planning, and retrospectives

• Mentor team members and share knowledge across the organization; drive technical standards adoption

• Proactively identify infrastructure gaps and optimization opportunities before they become delivery problems

• Document infrastructure decisions, runbooks, and operational procedures as a core discipline

Ideal Technical background:

• GitOps & IaC: Strong background in GitOps workflows; Terraform, Ansible, and/or AWS CDK proficiency required

• CI/CD: Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines; GitLab and/or GitHub required

• Containers: Kubernetes proficiency for container orchestration across development and production; Docker required

• Platforms: Experience with next-generation platform engineering tools — Crossplane, Backstage, and/or Argo CD preferred

• Scripting: Proficiency in Python, Bash, and PowerShell; competency across Linux and Windows environments

• Cloud: Strong AWS experience (GovCloud preferred); AWS CDK for infrastructure definition and deployment

What you’ll need:

• 5 years of cloud engineering and infrastructure experience

• 3 years designing and implementing secure cloud architectures for enterprise or government environments

• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices in production environments

• Experience in classified environments (NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, or equivalent)

• Background in systems engineering, networking, and/or security hardening

Bonus Points if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field – not necessarily required

• Cloud certifications: AWS (any level) or Azure — willingness to obtain AWS certification within 90 days of hire accepted

• CompTIA Security+ (current) or equivalent security certification

• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD)

• CISSP or other advanced security certifications

• Agile/Scrum certifications

• Government Cloud experience: AWS, ARM templates, Azure DevOps, security services

• Experience with configuration management tools: Ansible, Chef, or Puppet

• Advanced networking: SD-WAN, network security, traffic analysis

• API integration and automation development

• Multi-cloud architecture and cross-platform integration

• Experience with EVM and program-level financial performance reporting

Clearance:

• Must possess an active Top Secret level security clearance or higher

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, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, 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, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$100,200—$203,400 USD

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