Job Description

As a Cloud Platform Engineer, you will be entrusted with the comprehensive management of system resources within the AWS Government cloud environment, specifically tailored for the client's ServiceNow implementation. Your role will be pivotal in deploying and maintaining these environments, ensuring that they run smoothly and efficiently. You will be expected to apply your expertise in terraform and AWS to architect and manage cloud applications that are both robust and scalable. Your responsibilities will also include the maintenance of external connections and the safeguarding of platform stability, which are critical to the seamless operation of the ServiceNow platform. 

Responsibilities

• Manage all system resources deployed in the AWS Government cloud environment for the client ServiceNow implementation
• Perform environmental deployment and maintenance operations
• Maintain external connections and overall platform stability

Must have:

• 5 years of technical experience working with one or more of the following platforms: Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, VMware or Oracle Cloud Platform 
• Experience with RHEL and/or Linux systems
• Experience with scripting languages such as, but not limited to Ansible, Bash, Python, and JavaScript will enable you to automate tasks and contribute to the efficiency of the cloud operations
• Experience in managing cloud applications within a government cloud environment
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS related certification
• IAT Level II certification, such as any of the following:
• CCNA
• Security
• CySA+
• GICSP
• GSEC
• Security+ CE
• CND
• SSCP

Nice to have: 

• Experience deploying ServiceNow
• Experience with SecDevOps / DevOps tools and their use in cloud architecture.
• Experience with the Sponsor's accreditation and authorization (A&A) policies, procedures and tools
• Experience with COTS and GOTS data science / analysis tools and their configuration in cloud architecture
• Experience as a software developer, database engineer, or other technical areas relevant to the delivery of complete software systems

 Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI required

Job Description

Job Description

The Enterprise Architect will support the government in conducting enterprise system architecture activities to fully define and scope the System. Help maintain and improve system architecture artifacts, ensuring that the evolving system architecture aligns with strategic objectives and integrates effectively across the enterprise. Develop and document the enterprise architecture framework, create architecture models and views to communicate complex system relationships, and evaluate technology options for alignment with architectural standards. Assess the impact of proposed changes on the enterprise architecture, identify opportunities for reuse and standardization across the enterprise, and facilitate architecture review boards to ensure governance of the architecture. Will collaborate with security architects to ensure compliance with security requirements, maintain architecture repositories and documentation, and provide architectural guidance to development teams.

Must have:

• 8 years of experience with enterprise-level system architecture for complex programs
• Bachelor’s degree (or an additional 4 years of experience) in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI clearance

Job Description

The Systems Engineer will conduct comprehensive systems engineering activities to support the Client platform. They will translate customer requirements into detailed system designs, develop and analyze system alternatives to recommend optimal solutions, and define user roles and personas to establish appropriate system access controls. This role will create and maintain system models, diagrams, and technical documentation throughout the development lifecycle. The engineer will perform trade studies to evaluate technical options against requirements, develop verification and validation procedures to ensure system compliance, and participate in technical reviews to assess design progress and quality. This person will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration, identify and mitigate technical risks before they impact delivery, and support the resolution of technical issues throughout the system lifecycle. This role will implement requirements traceability to verify all customer needs are addressed, conduct system performance analysis to optimize operations, and develop technical specifications for system components. This person will evaluate emerging technologies for potential system enhancements, support system testing activities, and contribute to continuous improvement of systems engineering processes and methodologies.

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree (or 4 years of additional equivalent experience) in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering
• Minimum 8 years of experience in systems engineering for complex technical platforms
• Demonstrated ability to translate requirements into detailed system designs and support integration and documentation throughout the system lifecycle
• Skilled in risk mitigation and performance optimization
• Must meet DoD 8140 requirements 

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI clearance

The Senior Product Lead oversees complex, multi‑team product initiatives and drives strategic outcomes across engineering, design, analytics, operations, and security. This role owns the product vision, scaling strategy, roadmap, and end‑to‑end execution while improving team effectiveness, delivery velocity, and speed to market.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Product Strategy & Vision
  •  Define and communicate a clear product vision aligned to client goals and measurable outcomes.
  • Develop and execute scaling strategies to increase adoption, reliability, and operational readiness.
  • Continuously evaluate business objectives, customer insights, and operational data to inform prioritization and investment decisions.
  • Use metrics and dashboards to assess product performance and guide decision‑making.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Deliver concise, data‑driven updates on status, risks, trade‑offs, and decisions to executive and cross‑functional leaders.
  • Build trust through transparent communication, disciplined execution, and consistent delivery at speed.
• Roadmap & Execution
  • Own the product roadmap and sequence work based on impact, effort, risk, and strategic alignment.
  • Oversee the full product lifecycle—from concept to launch to continuous improvement—focused on reducing cycle time.
  • Manage multiple products and priorities simultaneously; establish measurable objectives and maintain delivery velocity.
  • Conduct structured discovery with customers and SMEs to validate problems and opportunities quickly.
  • Translate goals into actionable features with clear hypotheses, success metrics, and acceptance criteria.
  • Partner closely with engineering and design to ensure feasibility, reduce ambiguity, and de‑risk delivery.
  • Lead large, cross‑team initiatives through strong governance, structured decision‑making, and effective operating forums.
  • Drive alignment across contract, business, and technology groups to ensure solutions meet standards without slowing delivery.
• Agile & SAFe Leadership
  • Serve as the primary point of contact across Agile/SAFe teams; facilitate PI planning and sprint ceremonies with a focus on predictability and speed.
  • Continuously optimize delivery processes to shorten time to value and improve quality.

• Continuous Improvement
  • Iterate based on user feedback and outcomes; institutionalize learnings to accelerate future delivery.
  • Identify growth levers and operational simplifications that enhance user experience and efficiency.

Here’s What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 12+ years in Product Management and/or Product Design
• 10+ years partnering with engineering, design, and research teams, with hands-on solutioning or software development/design experience
• 8+ years hiring, managing, and developing product managers and ICs
• 5+ years in big tech or startup environments
• U.S. Citizenship

Bonus If You Have:

• 3+ years working with data analysis or data‑driven solutions
• 1+ year experience with AI tools and solutions

The work:

• Collaborate within a project team to solve complex problems 
• Create scripts and templates for automatic provisioning of resources
• Enjoy learning new technologies quickly
• Design and Deploy Cloud services in a high-performance production environment
• Ability to work independently on project tasks
• Involved in a workstream(s) where you were an active contributor and can talk to the progress

Here’s what you need: 

• Experience working with databases, compute, storage and networks on one or more of the following platforms: Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, VMware or Oracle Cloud Platform.
• Hands on experience performing a Cloud Migration or a Cloud Modernization project
• Top Secret Clearance
• Onsite in Winchester, VA

Bonus points if you have: 

• Worked on or implemented a Cloud migration project
• Obtained relevant Cloud certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect or AWS Cloud Practitioner
• Worked with container and serverless technologies (ie: AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions, Azure Functions etc)
• Exposure to DevOps  Methodologies by using orchestration tools (ie: Chef, Ansible, etc.)
• One more thing, this role requires US Citizenship

Eligibility Requirements: 

US Citizenship required

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Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud System Administrator to join our team and support our client near the Cocoa Beach, FL area.

What you’ll be doing:

• Implementing, maintaining, troubleshooting, testing, and documenting system configurations (Win 2016/2019 & RHEL 7/8)
• Hardening systems to meet security standards
• Maintaining COTS & GOTS software
• Sustaining production systems (i.e., firewalls, file servers, security monitoring systems, etc.) that serve many end users
• Interfacing with customers in writing and via telephone to provide technical guidance designed to quickly resolve reported problems
• Coordinating tasks amongst disparate systems to maintain project schedule
• Coordinate team member activities

What you’ll need:

• 4 years of general systems administration experience demonstrating progressive responsibilities
• 3 years of experience performing Windows or Linux system administration duties
• Experience supporting a cloud environment (AWS preferred) to include delivering, securing/managing, and diagnosing/troubleshooting complex issues
• Experience in a DevSecOps environment (e.g., working with configuration management tools, applying automation & infrastructure as code concepts)
• DoD 8570 Compliant with IAT Level 2 certification (e.g. Sec+, etc.)

Bonus points if you have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Discipline, or 4 years of equivalent professional or military experience can be used in lieu of degree requirements
• Ansible, PowerShell, and/or Bash Scripting experience
• Jira Software & JQL
• Microsoft Identity & Access Management Configuration experience
• Familiarity with Group Policy Object Management
• Familiarity with configuration management and engineering life-cycle best practices
• Working knowledge of Certificate/CA/PKI Infrastructure
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Security Clearance:

• Must have an active TS (w/ SCI eligibility) level clearance with willingness to take a polygraph if necessary 

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Accenture is seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer specializing in AWS GovCloud who will be responsible for designing and implementing AWS infrastructure architecture to meet mission requirements. This person will join our team and support our client near the Cocoa Beach, FL area. 

What you’ll do:

• Design and implement AWS infrastructure architecture based on mission requirements
• Configure security groups, Network ACLs, and AWS CLI access and integration
• Implement container security controls including image scanning, pod security policies, network policies, and RBAC configurations
• Establish GitOps workflows and integrate CI/CD pipelines for containerized application deployments
• Configure monitoring, logging, and alerting using AWS CloudWatch, EKS-native tools, and container observability platforms
• Optimize infrastructure and container resource utilization through autoscaling, performance tuning, and RDS configuration
• Integrate IAM roles, service accounts, and secrets management with infrastructure and container components
• Automation of routine tasks with scripting and developing supporting scripts for application implementation and integration
• Configure EC2 instances, Auto Scaling, Elastic Load Balancing, and high availability solutions
• Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes (EKS) clusters with proper node groups, networking, and security configurations
• Develop and maintain reusable, modular IaC templates (e.g., Terraform) and container orchestration manifests (Helm charts, Kubernetes manifests)
• Create documentation, operational runbooks, and troubleshooting guides

What you’ll need:

• 3 years of experience in cloud technologies and platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or other cloud service providers
• 3 years implementing, testing, and deploying security services and tools (i.e., antivirus software, vulnerability scanning software, and DISA STIGs)
• 1 year of experience architecting information systems for authorization under ICD 503 or DoD Risk Management Framework
• Experience with Kubernetes
• DoD 8570 Compliant with IAT Level 2 certification

Bonus points if you have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Discipline
• AWS Cloud certifications, such as AWS Solutions Architect or AWS Security Specialty
• Assessment and Authorization experience in a related industry (experience owning a program/product/feature, scoping requirements, and working with technical teams)
• Familiarity with the processes and documentation required to articulate the appropriate system security products or services with stakeholder government customers to define a project scope, requirements, and deliverables
• Experience in establishing GitOps workflows, integrating CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with Information Security or Audit frameworks
• Experience writing policies and implementing change
• General understanding of networking principals

Security Clearance:

• Must have an active TS (w/ SCI eligibility) level clearance with willingness to take a polygraph if necessary

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The work:  

As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in bridging the gap between development and operations by automating and streamlining the build, test, and deployment processes. You will support automation of multiple processes. You will work closely with software developers, system operators, and other IT staff members to manage code releases and ensure the smooth operation of production environments. Your expertise will be essential in driving the adoption of best practices for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) and in maintaining a robust and scalable infrastructure. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes. 
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline code integration and delivery. 
• Manage and monitor production environments, ensuring high availability and performance. 
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using tools such as Ansible. 
• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system reliability and performance. 
• Identify and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues, ensuring minimal disruption to services. 
• Ensure security best practices are followed in the deployment and operation of applications and infrastructure. 
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement scalable and resilient system architectures. 
• Continuously evaluate and improve processes, tools, and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the DevOps workflow.

Here's what you need:  

• Ability to work onsite 2-3x per week in Winchester, VA
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and hands-on experience with one or more tools such as GitLab, Terraform, Helm, DB Config management (Liquibase / Flyaway), Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Travis CI.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. 
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Ansible. 
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms, especially AWS. 
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes and OpenShift. 
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or Splunk.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues.

Eligibility Requirements:

• US Citizenship required
• Active Top Secret Clearance

Location: Winchester, VA

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Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Technology Strategy Senior Manager to serve as a trusted advisor to our Defense clients. In this role, you will shape and execute their business transformation agendas through the strategic application of technology.

Responsibilities:

• Understand the client's business strategy and lead the definition of the link between their technology and the overall architecture landscape, including organization, information, and infrastructure & applications.
• Quickly assess the client's IT operating model, including organizational structure, processes, and governance.
• Conduct rigorous analysis to identify the client's key IT strengths and weaknesses, leveraging your deep technology and industry knowledge.
• Coordinate the creation of blueprints, recommendations, and actionable roadmaps for complex and large technology environments. This includes building future-proof architectures using modern technologies like cloud, edge computing, next-gen connectivity, event streaming, and platform architectures.
• Manage the full lifecycle of strategy definition, ensuring the right setup during the process and functioning as a guardian of the architecture to ensure initiatives and roadmap development align with the set guidelines without jeopardizing business objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with designing and operating two or more of the following at a large enterprise (500+ users) and across multiple data centers:
  • Service Design to include requirements identification, identification of Courses of Action (CoAs), market evaluation and assessment of technologies and products through a quantitative process, and design and integration into the production environment.
  • Microsoft Active Directory and Identity Federation (MS Active Directory Federation, Radiant Logic, Key Cloak, and Ping Identity)
  • Single Sign On (SSO) using modern standards (such as SAML, OAuth, and OpenID)
  • Federal Enterprise ICAM
  • Implementation of federal Zero Trust.
  • Defining and implementing metadata in the form of data and user/resource object (i.e. user, device, application, and service account) tagging and labeling
  • Enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (such as Microsoft Active Directory Integrated Certificate Authorities) and the supporting multi-tier Certificate Authorities.
  • Storage Services (such as SAN, Software Defined Storage, Storage as a Service)
  • Networking Services with experience in two or more of the following; eBGP, MPLS, DMVPN, satellite, or performance optimization over high latency paths.
  • Designing and operating a highly available virtual hosting environment across multiple data centers in support of an organization’s DR and COOP requirements.
• 3 years of experience with designing, migrating to, and operating services in a public government cloud (i.e. AWS, Azure, Google).
• 3 years of experience with developing services and obtaining ATO through a Federal Risk Management Framework.
• 3 years of experience with enterprise change control where you have led the change from design creation to ATO.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DevSecOps experience
• Mult iCloud (AWS, VMWare) expertise
• Excellent written and verbal communication:
  • Effective verbal and non-verbal communication with peers and C-Suite level customer leadership.
  • Experience in project and task management using the Agile framework.
  • Able to engage with users in a professional manner and present technical concepts plainly to semi-technical customers.
• Ability to work in a matrixed team environment and support multiple different efforts with dynamic shift in focus with changing customer needs.

Clearance:

• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility clearance required, and the candidate must be willing to obtain a polygraph.

Job Description:

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to work in an Agile IT environment establishing a cloud-based technology in a government provided hybrid cloud environment with security, performance, operability, and scale for customers utilizing client's technology.  You will be an integral part of our cloud operations team, providing essential support and assistance in managing and maintaining cloud-based services and infrastructure. You will work closely with senior engineers, system administrators, and development teams to learn and grow your expertise in cloud technologies, troubleshooting, and support processes.

The work:

• Drive technical design through collaboration with leads and product owners to understand solution requirements and identify architectural patterns
• Help other development and engineering teams resolve application to platform integration issues for Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) services
• Offer a thorough understanding of ML, data analysis, data visualization, and event-driven architectures
• Collaborate with end-users to optimize integration and user-experience
• Develop cloud reference architectures in support of customer requirements
• Assist in providing technical support for cloud infrastructure and services, including diagnosing and resolving basic incidents and problems.
• Respond to support tickets, escalating complex issues to senior engineers as needed.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud services, such as computing resources, storage, networking, and security.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security.
• Assist in the provisioning, configuration, and deployment of cloud-based systems and services under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in maintenance tasks and updates for cloud environments.

Here's what you need:

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience working with databases, computer, storage, and networks in Azure
• A Microsoft Azure Certification

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience in the defense IT contracting industry
• Field specific skills or certifications related to Azure Cloud development
• Experience with code assistive and AI technologies to increase development speed and quality
• Obtained relevant Cloud certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect or AWS Cloud Practitioner
• Worked with container and serverless technologies (i.e., AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions, Azure Functions etc.)
• Exposure to DevOps Methodologies by using orchestration tools (i.e., Chef, Ansible, etc.)

Security Clearance:

• Must have an active Secret security clearance

Job Overview: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Operations Lead to provide end-to-end operational support for Azure environments. This role includes oversight of operational workstreams delivering customer engineering experience, service engineering, and incident management. This position will operate on a 24x7x365 schedule in one of these 4 locations: Redmond, WA, Reston, VA, Annapolis Junction, MD, and Atlanta, GA.

Here's what you need:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) with 3+ years of relevant operational experience.
• Proven experience in incident management, crisis response, and secure/air-gapped cloud environments.
• Strong background in cloud operations, system validation, deployments, and troubleshooting in secure or sovereign environments.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint).

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience in managed services projects within secure environments.
• Familiarity with air-gapped or other cloud environments.
• Proficiency in technical writing, SOP creation, and knowledge article development.
• Experience with Power BI for data visualization and reporting.

Eligibility requirements:

• Active TS/SCI with poly required
• Active U.S. passport required

As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining both Linux and Windows servers, as well as scripting with PowerShell, Python, and Linux shell scripting. The role requires a candidate with a diverse skill set in server administration, scripting, and cloud infrastructure deployment.

Responsibilities:

• Deploying, supporting, and configuring cloud infrastructure, as well as installing, configuring, and supporting enterprise monitoring tools such as dynatrace, sciencelogic, and splunk.
• Ability to configure alerting for systems based on system logs and application logs, and develop dashboards and visualizations for operations support and executive views.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure deployment, enterprise monitoring tools, and alerting configuration based on system and application logs

Here is what you need:

• Experience with Linux Server administration
• Experience with Windows Server Administration
• Experience scripting with any of the following PowerShell, Python, and Linux shell scripting

Bonus if you have:

• Experience with cloud infrastructure deployment
• Experience with enterprise monitoring tools like dynatrace, sciencelogic, and/or splunk
• Ability to configure alerting for systems based on logs
• Development of dashboards and visualizations for operations support and executive views

Clearance:

• An active TS/SCI federal security clearance is required

Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Siemens PLM to SAP Integration Architect with extensive expertise in Siemens TeamCenter Unified and its integration with SAP ERP. This is a client-facing advisory role that requires an individual to lead and design high-level architecture for PLM-to-SAP integration, including inbound EBOM/MBOM flows to SAP.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of manufacturing and design processes, Siemens PLM applications, and integration methodologies to ensure seamless connectivity between PLM systems and SAP. As part of a greater team, you will play a pivotal role in leading the architectural design of the larger system base and advising the client on leading practices for both PLM and ERP pillars.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Client Advisory and Leadership:
• Act as a strategic advisor to clients, providing expert guidance on PLM-to-SAP integration and alignment with leading practices for both systems.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to define requirements, explain solution options, and align designs with business objectives.
2. Technical Solution Architecture:
• Design high-level architecture for seamless integration between Siemens TeamCenter and SAP ERP, focusing on inbound flows (e.g., EBOM/MBOM).
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for PLM-SAP integration, including L1/L2-level documentation for initial project phases.
• Develop data synchronization strategies to ensure accurate and consistent data exchange between PLM and SAP systems.
3. Optimization and Troubleshooting:
• Optimize existing integrations for enhanced performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues, ensuring system stability across the PLM and ERP environments.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience advising clients on leading practices in system design and overall process flows
• 2 years of Siemens TeamCenter Unified and its design principles, with a focus on integration methodologies.
• Experience leading and managing a project team of up to 5 or more employees

Eligibility Requirements:

• US Citizens only (no dual citizenship)
• Minimum of an active Secret Clearance
• You must live local to St. Louis, MO OR be willing to travel to St. Louis every week Monday-Thursday

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Siemens PLM Certification.
• Experience with TeamCenterX or other cloud-based PLM solutions.
• Knowledge of Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry-specific processes and regulations.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Siemens Opcenter Subject Matter Expert (SME) to take on a client-facing advisory and leadership role as an Engineering Architect. This position requires extensive expertise in Siemens Opcenter (and related MES platforms such as SIMATIC IT/MOM) with a deep understanding of the manufacturing processes. As the SME, you will advise clients on leading practices, design high-level architecture for SAP-to-Siemens Opcenter integration, and lead the client through their digital manufacturing journey by providing clear, actionable, and innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess the technical acumen to design and optimize processes, ensure seamless integration between shop floor operations and enterprise-level systems, and provide strategic guidance to key stakeholders. This is a client-facing role requiring exceptional communication skills, leadership, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Client Advisory and Leadership:
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them on leading practices and innovative solutions for integrating Siemens Opcenter/MES with SAP.
• Lead discussions with client stakeholders to understand business needs and provide actionable recommendations with clear "why/why not" explanations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as the primary point of contact for MES-SAP integration initiatives.
2. Technical Architecture and Design:
• Design high-level architecture for seamless data flow between SAP and Siemens Opcenter/MOM/MES, including outbound and inbound data flows.
• Create and maintain technical design documentation for MES-SAP integration, ensuring clarity and alignment with business and technical requirements (L1/L2 documentation expected in the first phase).
• Develop data synchronization strategies and work closely with Data Architects to define process and data flow maps.
3. Solution Optimization and Troubleshooting:
• Optimize existing SAP-MES integrations for real-time data exchange, improved performance, and operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues across the manufacturing IT/OT landscape.
• Ensure data consistency, integrity, and traceability across MES and SAP systems.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

•  8 years of experience advising clients on leading practices in system design and overall process flows
• 4 years of experience as a Siemens Opcenter SME with expertise in  MOM/MES platforms (e.g. SIMATIC IT).
• Experience leading and managing a project team of up to 5 or more employees

Eligibility Requirements:

• US Citizens only (no dual citizenship)
• Minimum of an active Secret Clearance
• You must live local to St. Louis, MO OR be willing to travel to St. Louis every week Monday-Thursday

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• MES certifications or extensive experience with specific MES platforms.
• Experience with IoT platforms, edge computing, and Industry 4.0 technologies in manufacturing contexts.
• Knowledge of A&D (Aerospace & Defense) industry-specific processes and regulations is a plus.

Job Description:

As Cloud Architect, you will be a key player in architecting, designing, and implementing cloud solutions that empower our clients to leverage the full potential of cloud technologies. You will be responsible for the development of a robust and scalable cloud infrastructure, serve as a technical mentor who guides, supports and accelerates the professional growth of junior engineers, all while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery to the missions.

Responsibilities:

Support the design and implementation of cloud-based architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security in alignment with industry best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, troubleshoot issues, and optimize cloud infrastructure. Mentor and provide technical guidance to a team of cloud engineers, reviewing their work, and helping them solve complex technical challenges. Engage with stakeholders to translate technical requirements into actionable solutions, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and stay current on evolving cloud technologies and compliance standards. Provide requirement decomposition/definition and engineering expertise to assure program requirements are developed and sustained. Prepare operating instructions and end user training. Develop and implement cloud governance strategies, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Lead efforts to automate deployment, monitoring, and management processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual intervention. Act as a subject matter expert on cloud engineering best practices, participating in knowledge sharing and contributing to the company's technical community. Participate in all phases of risk management assessments and architecture.

You will have:

• Current certifications to meet 8140/8570 standards (e.g. Security+ or above)
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect or similar role, with a strong emphasis on cloud-based solution design and architecture.
• Extensive experience building and leading AWS cloud infrastructure solutions at scale across multiple classification domains (IL5 to IL6+) simultaneously.
• Extensive hands-on experience with leading cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, EBS, etc.
• Expert-level skills in creating, managing, and hardening desktop OS images across multiple classification domains in the cloud using AMIs. In-depth understanding of cloud architecture patterns, microservices, serverless computing, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and related technologies.
• Excellent scripting and programming skills (Python, Bash, etc.).
• Strong background in infrastructure-as-code (IAC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.

Nice to have:

• Expertise integrating with enterprise authentication and authorization systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a track record of developing innovative solutions to challenging technical problems.
• In-depth understanding of cloud security best practices and experience implementing security controls in a cloud environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Clearance:

• An active TS//SCI federal security clearance is required and must be able to upgrade to polygraph 

Job Description:

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to work in an Agile IT environment establishing a cloud-based technology in a government provided hybrid cloud environment with security, performance, operability, and scale for customers utilizing client's technology. Your tasks will be ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of cloud-based services and infrastructure for our clients or organization. You will work closely with development teams, system administrators, and customers to troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues, optimize cloud environments, and support the deployment and maintenance of cloud applications.  Additionally, you will help develop and articulate cloud technology roadmaps, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring alignment with business goals. Your expertise will help drive the successful adoption and utilization of cloud technologies.

The Work:

• Drive technical design through collaboration with leads and product owners to understand solution requirements and identify architectural patterns
• Help other development and engineering teams resolve application to platform integration issues for Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) services
• Offer a thorough understanding of ML, data analysis, data visualization, and event-driven architectures.
• Collaborate with end-users to optimize integration and user-experience.
• Develop cloud reference architectures in support of customer requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and articulate cloud technology roadmaps that drive strategic initiatives.
• Ensure that cloud roadmaps align with business goals and support long-term growth and scalability.
• Work closely with development teams to support the deployment and operation of cloud-based applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve cloud-related issues and improve overall system performance.
• Provide training and guidance to junior team members and customers on cloud technologies and best practices.

Here’s what you need: 

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience working with databases, computer, storage, and networks in Azure
• A Microsoft Azure certification

Bonus points if you have: 

• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and under tight deadlines
• Ability to articulate options and pros and cons of a different options
• Experience in the defense IT contracting industry
• Experience with code assistive and AI technologies to increase development speed and quality
• Worked with container and serverless technologies (i.e., AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions, Azure Functions etc.)
• Exposure to DevOps Methodologies by using orchestration tools (i.e., Chef, Ansible, etc.)

Security Clearance: 

• Must have an active Secret clearance or higher