Job Description:

As a Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure that supports the organization's applications and services. Your role will involve working with Kubernetes, DevSecOps practices, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, RedHat Linux, Helm, container management, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS IAM. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of the platform, as well as optimizing performance and cost-efficiency. To excel in this role, you should have hands-on experience with the tools and processes mentioned above. Your expertise in these areas will enable you to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the platform infrastructure.

Here's what you'll need:

• 8 to 10+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Kubernetes for container orchestration
  • DevSecOps practices for integrating security into the development process, and Terraform for infrastructure as code will be beneficial
  • Ansible and Puppet for configuration management
  • RedHat Linux for operating system administration
  • Helm for managing Kubernetes applications
  • AWS IAM for identity and access management will also be valuable

Bonus points if you have:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Relevant certifications in Kubernetes, DevSecOps, or AWS
• Experience working with large-scale cloud environments

Security clearance:

• Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance is required

The work:

We are seeking an experienced engineer to modernize a legacy OpenGL desktop rendering engine and transform it into a high‑performance, browser-based geospatial visualization platform. This role focuses on delivering advanced meteorological visualizations—including satellite imagery, radar products, gridded forecasts, and multi-layer datasets—directly in the web environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a WebGL-based rendering pipeline to replace the existing OpenGL IGraphicsTarget abstraction.
• Develop custom GLSL shaders for meteorological visualization (contours, vector fields, wind fields, temperature gradients).
• Integrate modern web mapping frameworks such as Mapbox GL JS, CesiumJS, OpenLayers, or Leaflet.
• Implement map projection transformations and coordinate system conversions.
• Optimize rendering for large datasets (multi‑GB satellite imagery, high‑resolution radar) while achieving smooth 60fps animation.
• Build and optimize data streaming workflows from AWS services (S3, CloudFront) to the browser.
• Work with diverse geospatial and meteorological data formats including HDF5, netCDF, GRIB2, GeoTIFF, and Shapefiles.

Here's what you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, GIS, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in web application development and backend microservices.
• Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools such as EKS.
• Expert-level proficiency in WebGL and associated frameworks (Three.js, Babylon.js, or custom pipelines).
• Strong understanding of geospatial fundamentals: map projections, coordinate systems, and datum transformations.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, including Web Workers and asynchronous programming patterns.
• Strong graphics programming background with experience in GLSL shaders, GPU optimization, and rendering pipelines.
• Experience with large-scale scientific visualization and meteorological or environmental data.
• AWS deployment experience (S3, CloudFront, Lambda, API Gateway).

Bonus Points:

• Experience migrating legacy desktop GIS or visualization applications to modern web platforms.
• Background working with meteorological systems or atmospheric science data.
• Academic or professional experience in computer graphics or computational geometry.
• Familiarity with Eclipse RCP applications and Python geospatial tools (GDAL, Shapely).

About the Role: 
AFS is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevSecOps Engineer (CICD) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of creating, maintaining, and optimizing GitLab, and other pipelines. This role requires expertise in making pipelines scalable and reusable, building processes for various programming languages, and integrating security and compliance automation into the pipelines and a strong foundation in Linux engineering with advanced skills in containerization technologies. The candidate will have a proven track record in enhancing CI/CD processes and ensuring robust and secure software delivery. 

Core Responsibilities: 

• Design, create, maintain, and optimize GitLab pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable CI/CD processes. 

• Develop scalable and reusable pipeline components to standardize and streamline the software development lifecycle. 

• Implement and manage build processes for various programming languages, ensuring consistency and efficiency across different projects. 

• Automate security and compliance checks within the CI/CD pipelines to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations. 

• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate DevSecOps practices into the software development lifecycle, especially as it pertains to creating, maintaining and optimizing pipelines. 

• Monitor pipeline performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to enhance speed and reliability. 

• Ensure pipelines are designed to support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) best practices. 

• Stay abreast of the latest CI/CD and DevSecOps technologies and recommend more efficient and secure solutions. 

• Working with tools like kustomize, helm, bash, etc. and manipulate data structures such as JSON, YAML, XML. 

•  Building and optimizing container images and the automation of these builds. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 3 years' of direct experience in CI/CD or DevSecOps related fields. 

• Extensive experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, including creating, maintaining, and optimizing them. 

• Proficient in scripting and automation using languages such as Bash, Python, Go, or similar. 

• Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols such as, but not limited to: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc. 

 Nice to have:

• Possess and maintain relevant industry certifications related to CI/CD, DevOps, or security. 

• Familiarity with open-source tooling, contributing to open-source tools, ability to diagnose issues and create valuable bug reports. 

• Solid understanding of agile, kanban, and general DevSecOps principles. 

• Prior experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). 

• Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, vSphere). 

• Proficient in applying security and compliance standards within CI/CD pipelines. 

• Ability to program in multiple languages. 

Clearance:

• An active TS/SCI is required

About the Role: 

AFS is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Platform Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Cloud Native Applications & DevSecOps (DSOP), including automation, cloud services, container orchestration & software development. This role requires a strong foundation in Linux engineering with skills in containerization technologies, CICD, and experience working in public and private clouds. The candidate will have a proven track record in automating software deployments and implementing solutions to accelerate release cycles. This role’s core responsibility revolves around empowering development teams with a robust platform that streamlines processes and enhances collaboration. 

Core Responsibilities: 

• Implement, maintain, and support build, integration & test, and deployment pipelines, utilizing tools such as Kubernetes, Gitlab, ArgoCD, etc, across hybrid cloud computing environments. 

• Read and understand various application programming interfaces (APIs) and implement automation as required. 

• Develop & Improve automation for efficient deployment and management of cloud resources using tools such as Terraform, Ansible. 

• Integrate security and compliance into the platform by implementing services such as encryption and access management to meet DISA STIGs compliance with security standards and policies across hybrid containerized environments. 

• Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps practices into the software development lifecycle, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. 

• Assist development teams with implementing containerized deployments utilizing tools such as Kustomize, Helm and Docker/Podman. 

• Account for disaster recovery scenarios, implement & test backup and recovery procedures. 

• Monitor the environment for performance metrics and alerts, identify bottlenecks and implement effective solutions. 

• Stay abreast of latest DevSecOps and Cloud Native technologies and work with stakeholders to recommend more efficient solutions. 

Required Skills & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience with a minimum of 3 years' direct experience in a DevSecOps role or related experience. 

• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix Administration. 

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, particularly Docker and Kubernetes. 

• Proficient in one or more computer programming languages commonly used in scripting & automation. Such as, but not limited to Bash, Python, Go, Rust 

• Demonstrated experience in automating cloud deployments and developing infrastructure as code (IaC). 

• Possess and maintain relevant DoD 8570/8140 IAT level II Certification. 

Amazing to Have: 

• Familiarity with open-source tooling, contributing to open-source tools, ability to find root cause and open useful issues. 

• Prior experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Consul, Linkerd) 

• Background in VMWARE vSphere and Amazon Web Services (AWS) 

• Proficient in applying DISA STIGs within cloud and containerized environments. 

• Possess one or more of the following certifications:

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• AWS DevOps Professional
• GIAC Cloud Security Automation
• HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate or equivalent experience 

Clearance:

• An Active TS/SCI is required

About the Role: 
AFS is seeking a Senior AWS Engineer to lead the design, build, and automation of our cutting-edge cloud infrastructure in a DevSecOps environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about building secure, scalable, and highly available platforms on AWS. Your expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), container orchestration with EKS, and CI/CD pipelines will be critical to empowering our development teams with a robust, self-service platform. While our primary focus is AWS, experience in a hybrid environment and private cloud platforms such as VMware or Openshift will make you stand out. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• AWS Infrastructure & Architecture: 

• • Design, build, and maintain scalable, resilient, and secure environments primarily within AWS. 
  • Implement and manage core AWS services, including networking (VPC, Transit Gateway), Kubernetes (EKS), compute (EC2, Lambda), storage (S3, EBS), and databases (RDS). 
  • Architect and operate containerized workloads using Amazon EKS, including cluster management, scaling, and security. 

• Security & Compliance: 

• • Implement and enforce security controls, encryption, and access management to meet compliance standards such as DISA STIGs directly into IaC modules and other code. 

• Team Enablement & Collaboration: 

• • Act as a cloud subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to development teams to optimize their use of the platform. 
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate new cloud-native technologies and recommend solutions that enhance efficiency and capability. 
  • Champion foundational best practices, including Git workflows and the proficient use of AI tools to accelerate development and problem-solving. 

Required Skills & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience (approx. 8+ years in cloud/software engineering). 
• Must possess and maintain required DoD 8140 certifications. 
• Expert-level proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), with strong hands-on experience in Terraform or other languages, to include advanced usage such as targeted applies, imports and more. 
• Deep experience with container orchestration, specifically designing and managing Amazon EKS clusters. 
• Strong command of AWS IAM roles, policies, and security best practices. 
• Solid understanding of cloud networking, Linux/Unix administration, and security principles. 
• Proficiency with Git and modern GitOps workflows. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with VMware vSphere in a hybrid cloud context. 
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible. 
• Familiarity with other public clouds (Azure, GCP). 
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript). 
• Understanding of common authentication mechanisms, OIDC, OAuth2, LDAP, SAML. 
• Experience contributing to open-source projects. 
• One or more of the following certifications: 
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional 
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) 
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate/Professional 

Clearance:

• An Active TS/SCI is required

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud Engineer who will provide consultation services specific to our client’s environment, who will have expertise in design, deployment, and management of customer workloads.  This person will understand at a deep level the structure and distribution of computing resources in AWS, Azure, etc., and can prioritize usage to most efficiently allocate funds and resources for the necessary workloads 

What you’ll do:

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of cloud systems and environments
• Provide support for cloud systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all the client/server/storage/network devices
• Collaborate with support teams on workload management, patch management, active directory management, onboarding, and any other troubleshooting as required
• Optimize cloud system operations, resource utilization, and perform capacity analysis and planning
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to management and internal customers for escalated tickets
• Support the deployment of applications across multiple classification levels
• Support requirements to capabilities analysis and implementation

Here's what you need:

• 5 years of experience as a Cloud Systems Engineer or Cloud Systems Administrator in an AWS, Azure or other cloud environment 
• 2 years of experience with deploying and maintaining Kubernetes clusters (I.e TKG, Konvoy)
• 2 years of experience with identity management tools (i.e. active directory, KeyCloak, AWS IAM, Radiant Logic)
• 2 years of experience deploying and maintaining containerized applications (I.e Jira, Confluence, Mattermost, GitLab)
• 2 years of experience in Windows Server and/or Linux Systems Administration
• 1 year of experience with PowerShell and/or Bash Scripting
• DoD 8570 Compliant with IAT Level II certification (I.e Security+)

Bonus points if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline 
• AWS associate level certifications 
• Experience with debugging (grepping logs, stack traces, tracking down permissions issues, etc.)
• Network troubleshooting (I.e. DNS, Security groups, Route Tables)
• Experience in software development to include:  Commercial or Private git experience 
• Experience with DevOps (configuration management (Ansible (preferred), Chef, or Puppet), application deployment, security) 
• Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 
• General understanding of Networking principles

Clearance: 

Must have an active TS/SCI level clearance 

You are: 

A DevOps Engineer, who enjoys using new technologies to help our clients increase the pace and efficiency of solution delivery. Driven by curiosity, you constantly explore ways of improving and enhancing the components you develop and are constantly building new skills. You thrive in a collaborative, creative and productive team environment where ideas are freely exchanged, and innovative concepts evolve into practical solutions.

The work: 

• Participate in technical solution and design discussions 
• Perform proofs of concept and comprehensive solutions throughout the development lifecycle
• Utilize open-source tools, automation, and cloud services to implement enterprise DevOps solutions 
• Add new features while improving efficiency, reliability, and scalability to address client needs 
• Gather information to deliver weekly reports to clients  

Here's what you need:

• Experience scripting and/or programming in a Unix/Linux/Windows environment
• Experience with automation frameworks including at least one of the following: Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Salt
• Experience designing and implementing runtime architectures or container-based applications using Docker, Swarm, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Mesos
• Experience designing and implementing Continuous Delivery and/or DevOps solutions or architecture patterns

Bonus points if you have:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering or Technical Science
• Previous consulting experience and understanding customer/business needs
• Experience in software development and agile methodologies in a collaborative environment using Git or Subversion
• Experience working with and troubleshooting production workloads, including using application and system monitoring tools
• Experience designing and implementing cloud-based solutions in AWS, Azure, or GCP

Eligibility Requirements:

US Citizenship required

#LI-modernengineering 

AFS is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Security DevOps Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of implementing various security measures to protect an organization's computer systems and networks. This role requires a strong foundation in security pipeline automation and containerization technologies, as well as proficiency in applying DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and operating within applications and data. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successfully designing and implementing security solutions in both on-premises and cloud environments and will be able to work collaboratively with other IT professionals to ensure the security of the organization's systems and data.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage security solutions (Scanning, IDS/IPS, NIDS/NIPS, SIEM) in cloud environments as well as cloud air-gapped environments.
• Empower developers and data scientists’ customers to move fast while championing security at the start, understand friction points and implement solutions.
• Make sure appropriate measures are implemented for secure application development and supply chain protection.
• Research and recommend technical solutions to various controls by understanding NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF) and CNSSI 1253 & assist in developing policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Lead the effort in closing out Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) items that are associated with technology-related control items and findings.
• Responsible for implementing security solutions within container orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Conducting risk assessments and vulnerability assessments via implementing CI jobs to scan for various security defects such as SAST, DAST & container scanning.
• Apply DISA STIGs to ensure compliance with security standards and policies.
• Collaborating with other IT professionals to ensure that security is integrated into all aspects of the organization's IT infrastructure.
• Stay abreast of latest security threats, tools and techniques and recommend defense in depth strategies to mitigate risk to the organization.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the team on cybersecurity best practices and basic cyber hygiene.

Amazing to Have:

• Direct experience with Elasticsearch, Kibana (ELK) Stack deployment and maintenance to include fleet and agent setup.
• AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) experience.
• Gitlab CI/CD pipeline engineering experience.
• Familiarity with one or more of Java/Kotlin/NPM programming languages.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or Masters Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Preferred candidate has a background in incident response and/or DevSecOps.
• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix Administration.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, particularly Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficient in one or more computer programming languages commonly used in scripting & automation. IE: Bash, Python, Go, or Rust
• Proficient in applying DISA STIGs within cloud and containerized environments.
• Demonstrated experience in automating deployments and developing infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Strong background in DevOps practices and tools, including Jenkins, Git, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Possess and maintain relevant DoD 8570/8140 IAT level II

Nice to have

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information to a non-technical audience.

Clearance

• An active TS/SCI is required

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Mid-level DevOps Engineer, who will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust infrastructure solutions that support scalable and efficient software delivery pipelines. Your work will focus on leveraging cloud technologies, particularly Azure, to build and optimize deployment processes.

What you’ll do:

• Manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and ensuring seamless orchestration and scaling
• Utilize tools like Ansible to automate configuration management and Helm Charts to streamline application deployment
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of the systems you support
• Manage data integration, deployment workflows, and system monitoring

What you’ll need: 

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 5 years of experience implementing and managing cloud infrastructure
• Experience with containerization and orchestration processes
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code principles
• Experience deploying and managing containers using Kubernetes
• Experience with automation tools (i.e.: Ansible, Helm charts, etc.)

Bonus Points if you have:

• Experience with advanced platforms such as: Palantir Foundry, Apollo, or Rubix
• DoD 8570/8140 certification
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines
• Proactive approach to troubleshooting and optimizing system performance
• Experience working with data-driven platforms or tools such as Palantir
• Commitment to staying updated on emerging DevOps trends and technologies

Clearance:

Must have an active TS/SCI level clearance

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. The position may require a polygraph examination.

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Senior Cloud Hybrid Network Engineer to design, implement, and operate secure, resilient hybrid-cloud network architectures supporting government customers. This role focuses on SDN, zero-trust, automation, and AWS networking while operating in classified multi-network environments. 

What Success Looks like: 

• Resilient SDN-based connectivity across hybrid classified networks
• Documented architectures and network models traced to implementation
• Identity-based networking with zero-trust, micro segmentation, policy-driven connectivity
• Network configurations delivered via GitOps/IaC with observability and compliance gates
• Seamless collaboration across network, security, and platform teams

What you’ll do:

• Network Architecture & Engineering

• Design and troubleshoot complex hybrid topologies across cloud and on-prem
• Engineer SDN, segmentation, routing, load balancing, and service mesh patterns
• Implement identity-based dynamic networking (ZTNA, microsegmentation)

• DevOps & Automation

• Apply CI/CD, GitOps, and IaC to network resources (Terraform/Ansible)
• Integrate network workflows with developer platforms and service catalogs
• Implement automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell

• Cloud Networking

• AWS VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, PrivateLink, SGs/NACLs
• Hybrid connectivity patterns for classified and unclassified networks
• Optimize performance, reliability, and cost of network architectures

• Security & Compliance

• Implement NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, zero-trust, encryption, and access controls
• Operate in NIPR/SIPR/JWICS or equivalent
• Participate in audits, ATO processes, and accreditation

• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Operate within SAFe Agile ceremonies
• Drive standards and mentor engineers
• Document decisions, runbooks, and diagrams

Ideal Technical background:

• AWS networking: VPC, TGW, DX, PrivateLink, SGs/NACLs
• Zero-trust networking, microsegmentation, identity-based access
• Automation with Terraform, Ansible, Python/Bash/PowerShell
• GitOps workflows with GitLab/GitHub
• Kubernetes networking preferred

What you’ll need:

• 6 years of network engineering experience
• 3 years of hybrid-cloud networking engineering
• Experience with SDN, segmentation, routing, and load balancing
• Proven work in classified multi-network environments including in an AWS environment 

Bonus Points if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of accreditation frameworks
• AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
• Cisco CCNP/CCIE; PCNSE; Security+
• Experience with SD-WAN, NFV, service mesh, container networking
• Experience with advanced traffic analysis and observability
• Experience with API-driven network automation

Clearance: 
Must have an active Top Secret level security clearance; SCI preferred

#clearancejobs

#LI-Hybrid 

#LI-Platforms 

The Senior Custom Software Engineer (Platform Developer) is responsible for the containerization, automation, scripting, and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) development necessary to support secure platform operations in Government cloud environments. This role designs, configures, integrates, and maintains management infrastructure services while ensuring stability, monitoring, and adherence to security and compliance requirements. The engineer develops hardened machine images (e.g., Azure VMs), ensures STIG compliance, and builds custom services to facilitate security inheritance across the environment. As a senior‑level contributor, the engineer applies expert‑level knowledge, leads major technical assignments, evaluates performance results, and may supervise or mentor other technical staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain containerized and automated platform components.
• Implement Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) using automation tools (e.g., Terraform) for provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems.
• Configure, integrate, and secure services across cloud and on‑premises environments.
• Develop hardened virtual machine images (e.g., Azure VM images) and ensure compliance with STIG benchmarks and security inheritance models.
• Support Platform‑as‑a‑Service (PaaS) capabilities, including Kubernetes‑based solutions.
• Implement monitoring and observability frameworks to ensure system stability and reliability.
• Deploy and manage Azure Landing Zones, Azure policies, and related governance frameworks.
• Support command‑line integration, scripting, and troubleshooting across Azure, Linux, and Windows environments.
• Work with networking concepts including DNS, load balancing, TLS, routing, and secure service communication.
• Lead major technology assignments and function as a technical expert across multiple project portfolios.
• Provide technical oversight, mentorship, and direction to junior engineering staff.
• Recommend major changes affecting short‑term project success and long‑term growth.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field; 6 years of IT systems implementation experience may substitute for the degree.
• 7 years of software development experience building secure solutions in Government cloud environments.
• 2 years of experience with IaC implementation and automation using tools such as Terraform.
• 2 years of experience with Platform‑as‑a‑Service, including Kubernetes.
• 1 year of experience deploying and working with Azure Landing Zones and implementing Azure policies.
• Experience with Azure CLI, network technologies (DNS, load balancing, TLS), and infrastructure services.
• Experience with AWS services and cloud platform operations.
• Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II requirements (e.g., Security+) and applicable computing environment certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience debugging via log analysis, stack trace review, and permissions investigation.
• Experience with network troubleshooting including DNS, security groups, and route tables.
• Experience in software development using Git repositories and CI/CD workflows.
• Experience with DevSecOps tools and configuration management (Ansible preferred; Chef/Puppet acceptable).
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration.
• General understanding of advanced networking principles.
• Experience mentoring or supervising technical personnel.
• Experience supporting remote or distributed development teams.

Clearance Requirements

• Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

You Are:

As an experienced AWS/DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining secure cloud environments as part of a data broker modernization effort for military medical situational awareness.

The Work:

• Design, deploy, and maintain secure cloud environments with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity and operations in air-gapped or restricted network environments
• Utilize a strong Linux background, hands-on AWS experience, and proven DevOps practices to support secure, mission-critical systems

Here’s What You Need

• Active Secret clearance required
• Must be willing to work onsite 2-3x per week in Falls Church, VA 
• 4+ years of experience with Linux (Red Hat, CentOS or Oracle Linux preferred), Python, AWS and git experience
• 3+ years of experience with DevOps (configuration management (Ansible preferred), application deployment, and security
• Strong experience with AWS core services
• Proficiency in infrastructure automation and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python)
• CompTia Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 compliant certificate

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience working in a federal or public sector environment
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or equivalent
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty or equivalent
• Experience in delivering, securing and managing container-based applications
• Experience working on Agile Software Teams
• Experience in supporting DoD customers in a technical environment
• Experience with government cloud solutions (AWS, Azure etc.)

  #clearancejobs 

  #LI-modernengineering #LI-Health #LI-hybrid

   

Job Description
As the DevSecOps Lead Engineer, you will be in a “lead by example” role, inspiring a DevSecOps team to excel in delivering for our client. You’ll be a thought-leader in solutions architecture for automating the rollout of our DevSecOps toolkit in AWS Cloud environments. You’ll be a champion of the Agile Mindset, helping to unleash the talents of every team member. Strong knowledge of Kubernetes is a must-have. Cybersecurity principles must be an embedded part of every phase in the team’s Software Delivery Lifecycle, and you’ll be facilitating this in everything we do, to keep the environments and tools compliant for ATO (Authority to Operate) in the client’s networks.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and design effort for all tasks in the backlog (e.g. system design with AWS infrastructure, application upgrades, feature requests, bug fixes).
• Lead implementation of tasks in the backlog.
• Mentor and coach the other DevSecOps engineers on the team, leveraging the Agile Manifesto as guiding principles and inspiration.
• Ensure the security controls are implemented correctly (e.g. no regressions) with each release.
• Ensure the Body of Evidence (BOE) is up-to-date with each release.

Here's what you need:

• BS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with 5 years’ experience as an engineering lead OR without a degree have at least 10 years’ experience as an engineering lead
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience applying agile methodologies to the system development life cycle
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with Infrastructure-as-Code / Configuration-as-Code
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with Commercial Cloud Services
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with Kubernetes administration and troubleshooting
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with GitOps
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with Helm
• Minimum 1 year experience with the assessment and accreditation of a national security system (NSS)
• Experience with DevSecOps

Bonus points if you have:

• Interest or experience with DevSecOps 
• Experience with Linux/Windows in cloud environments
• Experience with Terraform
• Experience with Amazon Web Services for the DoD/IC (e.g. C2S)
• Experience with Platform One Big Bang service
• IAT level II certification

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI US Government security clearance is required

The work: 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers, workstations, web servers, and enterprise systems.
• Manage complex system upgrades, patching cycles, and performance tuning to ensure high availability and stability. 
• Oversee backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes. 
• Conduct advanced audits and ensure compliance with security, configuration, and policy standards.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement enterprise hardware/software solutions and process improvements.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex issues and provide guidance to junior administrators and support teams.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, system configuration records, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with IT security, networking, and application teams to support integrated infrastructure operations.
• Identify opportunities for automation, modernization, and process optimization.

Here's what you need:

• 8+ years of professional hands on experience administering and supporting enterprise operating systems (Windows, Linux, or both).
• Proven experience leading system upgrades, patching cycles, and major infrastructure changes in a production environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in performance monitoring, advanced troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for complex system issues.
• Experience managing and optimizing enterprise backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Strong collaboration experience with network, cybersecurity, and application development teams.
• Experience with containerization technologies: EKS with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Top Secret Clearance required.
• Onsite in Winchester, VA.

Preferred Certification:

• Current SAFe Agile Software Engineer (ASE) Certification.
• Prior responsibility for serving as an escalation point or technical lead for system administration teams.
• Experience working in enterprises, government, or other regulated environments strongly preferred.

#clearancejobs

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer who will be responsible for maintaining and operating a robust Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline to support the development and deployment of secure software solutions. You will work with tools like Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD to ensure seamless integration and delivery processes. A key aspect of your work will involve embedding security into every stage of the pipeline by integrating tools for static and dynamic code analysis, as well as vulnerability scanning. Additionally, you will implement and maintain automated testing frameworks, including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing, to ensure the reliability and quality of the software. Your expertise will also be critical in collaborating with the development team to identify and address security vulnerabilities in deployed products while ensuring compliance with relevant security regulations and standards.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain and operate the CI/CD pipeline, including tools such as Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD
• Ensure the integration of security tools and processes into the CI/CD pipeline, including static code analysis, dynamic code analysis, and vulnerability scanning
• Implement and maintain automated testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing
• Collaborate with the development team to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the deployed software product
• Implement and maintain compliance with relevant security regulations and standards
• Design, develop, and implement CI/CD DevSecOps pipelines within secure GovCloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and Impact Level 6 or higher
• Operate and maintain cloud-based infrastructure, including provisioning and configuring cloud resources, monitoring system performance, and ensuring cloud security and compliance
• Manage and identify high-level technical specifications for software applications, including defining system architecture, designing data models, and developing interface specifications
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, design documents, and technical guides
• Ensure expertise with Kubernetes and infrastructure as code to support scalable and secure deployments
• Leverage experience with cloud computing platforms, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and IBM Cloud, to optimize infrastructure and deployment processes
• Maintain observability and security across the software lifecycle, ensuring compliance within appropriate security classification and impact level domains

What you’ll need:

• 5 years' experience with CI/CD DevSecOps pipeline implementation within government cloud environments 
• 5 years' experience with Kubernetes orchestration 
• 5 years' experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Puppet, Chef, Ansible, etc.)
• Expertise with virtual machines, containers, and serverless computing

Bonus Points if you have:

• Ability to operate across multiple cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and IBM Cloud
• Experience creating technical documentation
• Bachelor's degree in technical field 

Clearance:

• Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance

#LI-Defense 

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience with containerization technologies, and a deep understanding of cloud services, particularly AWS. This role requires a hands-on professional who is passionate about automation, continuous integration, and continuous deployment.

What you’ll do:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline the software development process
• Develop and manage containerization solutions using Docker and Kubernetes
• Deploy, manage, and monitor applications on VMWare or AWS infrastructure
• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system operations
• Ensure security best practices are implemented across all stages of the development lifecycle
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of processes, configurations, and architecture

What you’ll need:

• Minimum of 14 years of DevOps experience supporting Linux based systems on similar programs and contracts
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related field
  • Five (5) years of relevant experience can substitute for a Bachelor’s degree

Bonus points if you have:

• Certification in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)
• Experience documenting and implementing security controls to Linux operating systems
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes, or similar container and orchestration technologies
• Strong expertise in AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Ruby
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, etc.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and system administration
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Security Clearance:

• Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance #clearancejobs

Job Description:

Leverage the latest industry DevOps tools and containerization processes to provide and maintain a DevOps and development environment to support production efforts and pilot programs within the organization’s secure and low-side environments, on-premises equipment, and AWS cloud services.

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree
• 8 to 10+ years of experience with each of the following:
  • Kubernetes
  • Linux
  • DevOps
  • Ansible (Software)
  • Domain Name System (DNS) 

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance

Work you'll do:

• Technical Leadership & Architecture: Contribute to the design and development of robust, scalable, and secure backend systems and event-driven APIs using FastAPI.
• Hands-on Development & Code Quality: Participate in code and technical design reviews to ensure high standards for quality, performance, and security are met.
• Deploy AI Models: Collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to integrate, containerize, and deploy AI/ML models (e.g., NLP, recommendation engines, generative AI) into production environments.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Engineer containerized applications for deployment on cloud platforms using Kubernetes.
• Asynchronous Processing & Distributed Systems: Design for scale using asynchronous processing and task queues (such as Celery, RabbitMQ, Kafka) to handle long running or unreliable tasks independently from the main API.

Here's what you'll need:

• 4 to 7+ years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Python, with knowledge of the libraries and frameworks that make up the Python ecosystem.
  • Designing and implementing RESTful APIs using tools like FastAPI.
  • Asynchronous task processing tools like Celery and RabbitMQ.
  • Strong working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for building and deploying scalable, cloud-native applications.
  • Familiarity with distributed data orchestration and processing pipelines, using tools like Spark and Airflow.
  • Relational databases like PostgreSQL.
  • CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and/or deploying applications within the Linux ecosystem.
  • Optimizing resources across cloud deployments for cost and performance benefit.

Security clearance:

• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance is required

AFS is seeking a Senior AWS DevSecOps Engineer to lead the design, build, and automation of our cutting-edge hybrid cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate is passionate about building secure, scalable, and highly available platforms on AWS and other cloud platforms utilizing cloud-native technologies. Your expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), container orchestration with EKS, and CI/CD pipelines will be critical to empowering our development & data science teams with a robust, self-service platform. While our primary focus is AWS, experience in a hybrid environment with VMware is a plus.

Responsibilities

• AWS Infrastructure & Architecture: Design, build, and maintain scalable, resilient, and secure environments primarily within AWS. Implement and manage core AWS services, including networking (VPC, Transit Gateway), Kubernetes (EKS), compute (EC2, Lambda), storage (S3, EBS), and databases (RDS). Architect and operate containerized workloads using Amazon EKS, including cluster management, scaling, and security.
• DevSecOps & Automation: Champion and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate all aspects of cloud resource provisioning and management. Develop, manage, and optimize robust CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid and reliable software delivery. Master AWS IAM, creating and managing roles, policies, and permissions based on the principle of least privilege. Develop custom automation scripts and tooling (e.g., using Python, Go, or Bash) to streamline operations and eliminate manual processes, heavily focusing on the usage of API’s.
• Security & Compliance: Integrate security best practices directly into the platform and pipelines (DevSecOps). Implement and enforce security controls, encryption, and access management to meet compliance standards such as DISA STIGs. Collaborate with security teams to implement robust monitoring solutions.
• Team Enablement & Collaboration: Act as a cloud subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to development teams to optimize their use of the platform. Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate new cloud-native technologies and recommend solutions that enhance efficiency and capability. Champion foundational best practices, including Git workflows and the proficient use of AI tools to accelerate development and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience (approximately 10 years in cloud/software engineering).
• Must possess and maintain required DoD 8140 certifications.
• Expert-level proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Experience with Terraform or other similar languages
• Deep experience with container orchestration, specifically designing and managing Amazon EKS 
• Strong command of AWS IAM roles, policies, and security best practices.
• Solid understanding of cloud networking, Linux/Unix administration, and security principles.
• Proficiency with Git and modern GitOps workflows.
• Deep understanding of advanced networking concepts, DNS, gateways in a hybrid/multi-cloud context.
• Extensive expertise in advanced networking, including DNS management and gateway configuration, to support robust connectivity and integration across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline).
• Understanding of common authentication mechanisms, OIDC, OAuth2, LDAP, SAML.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience with VMware vSphere in a hybrid cloud context.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible.
• Familiarity with other public clouds (Azure, GCP). Experience contributing to open-source projects.
• Any of the following certification(s): AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional AWS Certified Security - Specialty Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate/Professional GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)

Clearance

• An active TS/SCI is required

DevSecOps Engineer supports software and data engineering with DevSecOps tools, culture, and process changes to enable rapid and stable delivery of applications and technologies. Identifies, prototypes, engineers, and deploys emerging software engineering tools. Operates and supports a suite of enterprise DevOps and DevSecOps services. Establishes, manages, automates, and enhances DevOps and DevSecOps pipelines.  Defines and promotes enterprise software engineering and DevSecOps standards, practices, and behaviors. Supports project teams as they integrate into the DevSecOps environment. May work in hybrid environments (multi-cloud, multi-domain, private/public). Writes and maintaines infrastructure and configuration files, DevSecOps tool configuration scripts, and application run-time configuration scripts. Facilitates technical exchange meetings to identify, collect, and establish coordinated requirements with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Chief Engineer and engineers to incorporate DevSecOps automation to increase quality and reduce operational risk
• Primarily responsible for developing, operating, managing and maintaining all the devsecops infrastructure in the cloud to support the program
• Leverages and integrates the use of the Enterprise DevSecOps tools for the program
• Responsible for the Cloud administration and Software Development Pipeline overall Develop automation to build, test, deploy any new services unique to the target network/environment as identified in the parity plan
• Provide O&M by rolling out updates to platforms and services as they evolve
• Works with the Full Stack Developers and Software Engineers implementing the infrastructure in the cloud
• Works with the engineers implementing testing tools in the build pipeline
• Works with the ISSE implementing security tools in the build pipeline
• Participate in Agile ceremonies

Must have:

• 4+ years of experience with any of the below
  • DevOps and DevSecOps tools and services (implementing, maintaining, and enhancing) Supporting other engineering efforts to leverage DevOps and DevSecOps tools and services Automation of services such as testing, configuration, and deployment Continuous delivery and integration (CI/CD) Cloud environment and infrastructure engineering Agile / Scrum

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance

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

• Excellent communication skills in both written and oral formats
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to interface effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to execute autonomously and take ownership of assigned responsibilities

Here's what you need:  

• 3 years of experience in DevOps engineering or cloud platform engineering
• 3 years of experience with RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) or CentOS administration
• 3 years of experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or similar) and CLI
• 3 years of experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• 3 years of experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
• 2 years of experience troubleshooting DNS, VPN, HTTPS, and/or networking configurations
• 3 years of experience with Bash, Python, or other scripting and automation technologies
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Sec+, CISSP, CASP, etc.) or DoD 8140 equivalent 

Bonus points if you have: 

• 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
• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, Security Specialty)
• Experience implementing security controls in cloud environments 
• Experience with containerization orchestration platforms like Kubernetes (EKS)
• 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. Must be willing to undergo a polygraph examination if necessary.

The work: 

 As a Multi-Cloud Engineer, you will design, implement, and manage secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure across AWS and Microsoft Azure. You will build automation through CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code, and cloud-native monitoring. A key responsibility is ensuring that all cloud architectures, services, pipelines, configurations, and operational workflows meet NIST 800-53 security and control requirements, supporting compliance for federal workloads. You will participate fully in Agile delivery, maintain documentation, and drive cloud security best practices across environments.

Core Responsibilities:

• Engineer cloud solutions across AWS & Azure with NIST 800-53-aligned security controls (AC, AU, CM, CP, IA, SC, SI families).
• Implement IaC (Terraform/Bicep), CI/CD pipelines, and automated compliance validation.
• Design secure VPC/VNet networking, private endpoints, firewalls, routing, identity integrations.
• Perform security analysis of cloud services and apply continuous compliance scanning.
• Maintain documentation, runbooks, architecture diagrams, and compliance artifacts.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies, planning, refinement, and standups.

Here’s what you need: 

• Must have technical skills such as AWS, Azure, IaC, CI/CD.
• Must have security & compliance skills such as NIST 800-53.
• Experience with FISMA/FedRAMP ATO support.
• Experience with security automation (e.g., conformance packs, OPA policies, Azure Policy, SCPs).
• Active Top Secret clearance required.

Bonus points if you have:  

• Kubernetes, serverless, multi-cloud networking.

Eligibility Requirements: 

US Citizenship required

#LI-Defense 

Job description

As Sr. DevSecOps Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and efficient software development and deployment pipelines. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices seamlessly into the development and operations lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure, and reliable software solutions. 

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with customers and internal teams to design and implement automatic technical solutions across multiple classification environments, working independently or as part of the team to address complex technical requirements. Develop CI/CD pipelines from scratch in GitLab CI and Jenkins with integrated security scanning and STIG compliance validation, providing expert guidance to development teams on pipeline troubleshooting and implementing DevSecOps best practices. Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates primarily using CloudFormation to architect highly available, resilient, and secure DevSecOps tool infrastructure across AWS environments (GovCloud, C2S, TC2S) while ensuring STIG compliance and guiding junior engineers on IaC best practices. Lead advanced troubleshooting efforts by analyzing system and application logs using Linux command-line tools, conducting root cause analysis for complex issues, and developing mitigation strategies for service degradation. Provide expert security guidance to development teams on secure coding practices, STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, and other best practices in support of their ATO efforts. Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing while maintaining technical documentation, promoting best practices, and fostering continuous team improvement.

You will have:

• Minimum IAT Level 2 Certification (CompTIA Security+, GSEC, SSCP, etc) 
• 10 years of experience as a DevSecOps Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on infrastructure automation, scalability, and reliability across the software development lifecycle. 
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and other automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Artifactory, SonarQube, and Prisma Cloud). 
• Experience delivering DevSecOps services across multiple classified domains  
• Expert understanding of AWS capabilities (EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, etc) and architecting secure cloud-based infrastructure and services. (familiarity with other cloud platforms a plus) 
• Strong experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible. 
• Strong experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash), in a Linux environment (RHEL, Oracle Linux, or similar)

Clearance

• An active TS/SCI with polygraph is required

Job Description: 

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a System Administrator L3 to provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. This person will manage IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.

Responsibilities:

• Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Provides Tier I (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems
• Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
• Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problem and remains involved in the resolution process
• Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components
• Implements operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance

Here's what you need:

• 15 years' experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Degree in technical discipline from an accredited college or university
  • 5 years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Bonus Points if you have:

• Experience with installation and maintenance of Cisco routers and switches in support of enterprise systems

Security Clearance:

• Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to join our cloud platform team supporting government customers within Gov Cloud Environments. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure in a fast-paced, agile environment. This role has a strong DevOps engineering component, requiring expertise in automation, CI/CD pipeline development, and infrastructure-as-code practices. Candidates should be comfortable operating at the intersection of development and operations, building tooling and automation that enables rapid, secure delivery.

The ideal candidate will thrive in our centralized vision, decentralized command culture that emphasizes extreme ownership and a fail-fast, fail-forward mindset.

What you’ll need: 

• 5 years of cloud engineering and infrastructure experience
• Experience designing and implementing secure cloud architectures for enterprise or government environments
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies

Bonus Points if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field
• Background in systems engineering, networking and security 
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, Ansible, or similar
• Enterprise-scale cloud architecture design and implementation experience
• Production GitOps/CI-CD automation experience
• Container technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, container orchestration
• Network architecture: VPC design, hybrid connectivity, security groups, load balancing
• Identity and Access Management across cloud platforms
• CI/CD pipeline development and automation
• Linux/Unix system administration and automation experience
• Configuration management and infrastructure automation
• Monitoring, logging, and alerting system implementation
• Performance optimization and troubleshooting
• Database administration and data management
• Security hardening and compliance implementation
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
• API integration and automation development
• Version control systems (Git) and collaborative development

Clearance:

• Must have an active Secret clearance; TS preferred   

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 Arlington, 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 Secret Clearance

#LI-modernengineering #LI-PublicSafety #LI-hybrid

#clearancejobs

Job Description:

Accenture Federal Services has an immediate hiring need for a DevSecOps Engineer in their National Security Practice.  Responsible for building and setting up new development tools and infrastructure utilizing knowledge in continuous integration, delivery, and deployment (CI/CD), Cloud technologies, Container Orchestration and Security. Build and test end-to-end CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that systems are safe against security threats.

Responsibilities:

• Install, operate, and maintain Kubernetes clusters (Amazon EKS).
• Deploy applications into Kubernetes using Air Force Platform One Big Bang Service (uses Helm charts, Kustomize, and scripts)
• Provide advanced application administration and configuration for DevSecOps tools (GitLab, Coder, Nexus Repository Managment, Atlassian Jira and Confluence.
• Implement security hardening (e.g. STIG) for operating system nodes and Kubernetes clusters.
• Automate routine operations by developing code scripts that make REST API calls into our DevSecOps tools.
• Strengthen our cloud-based IT OPS through automating configuration of cybersecurity tooling and development of our monitoring system, and Grafana dashboards.

Here's what you need:

• Bachelor of Science in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics OR without a degree have at least 5 years of experience as a DevSecOps engineering.
• 1 year of experience using agile methodologies in the system development life cycle
• 1 year of experience with Infrastructure-as-Code / Configuration-as-Code.
• 1 year of experience with Commercial Cloud Services.
• 1 year of experience with Kubernetes.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with Helm
• Experience with GitOps
• Experience with AWS

Security Clearance:

• An active TS/SCI federal security clearance is required

The work: 

The Senior Cloud Developer will serve as a technical architect and security gatekeeper for an AWS cloud hosting platform. You will ensure platform readiness to intake containerized applications and develop automated pipelines to build, deploy and monitor with “security-by-design” principles. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement cloud infrastructure for applications and migrate existing on-premises applications to the cloud.
• Analyze applications and provide recommendations for platform migration, deployment into a cloud environment, and optimization.
• Provide strategies for failure/recovery, cost optimization, and benefit analyses for cloud, cloud-agnostic, and on-premises services.
• Manage policies for cloud service usage, new technology requests, and ensure the establishment of a secure cloud environment.
• Ensure appropriate availability and uptime design for cloud services.
• Work independently to design and develop new software products or major enhancements to existing cloud software.
• Debug cloud stacks and manage cloud infrastructure.
• Platform governance by enforcing compliance frameworks following Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA). 
• Maintain ATO compliance and remediation of security findings throughout the accreditation process for infrastructure, platform and application components.

Technical Expertise:  

• Container orchestration and security practices in AWS EKS.
• Container security best practices for image scanning and vulnerability remediation – Aqua Security, Nessus and ACSA experience.
• Proficient in DevSecOps practices and automation tools – GitLab and GitLab Runners expertise and proven ability to secure pipelines.
• Implement least privileged access with Zero Trust best practices. 
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform to automate platform services. 

Qualifications:

• BS Degree and 8 years experience.
• Proven experience in cloud architecture and cloud service delivery models.
• Strong analytical skills to provide recommendations for cloud migration and deployment.
• Ability to manage cloud policies and ensure secure cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Onsite Requirement in Washington, DC.

Eligibility Requirements: 

• US Citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI required.

Job Description:

• Support the end users on the DevOps tools, specifically Jira, Confluence, and Github.
• Design and maintain scalable cloud architectures utilizing a combination of AWS services, COTS, and custom code.
• Over time, this position could evolve to support the day-to-day maintenance of the software to include patching, upgrades, and accreditation. 

Here's what you'll need:

• 3+ years of experience with Linux
• 1+ years of experience with Docker
• 1+ years of experience working with container-based solutions
• Familiarity with, and exposure to, Bash Scripting

Security clearance:

• Active Secret security clearance is required

As a Solutions Architect/Tech Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing a large system that includes hybrid cloud and on-premises Kubernetes clusters. Your main focus will be on modernizing the existing system, identifying areas for improvement, and optimizing costs to align with mission objectives and budget constraints.  Manage the system architecture, implementing DevSecOps practices, and ensuring efficient container.  Leverage technologies to enhance the system's performance and reliability. By utilizing your expertise in these areas, you will play a key role in driving the success of the organization's IT initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the modernization efforts of the deployed system
• Determine enhancements needed for the system
• Optimize costs to meet mission and budget needs
• Manage hybrid cloud and on-premises Kubernetes clusters
• Implement system architecture best practices
• Implement DevSecOps practices
• Manage containerization using Docker/Podman
• Utilize Ansible and Terraform for automation tasks
• Oversee Dell and HP server management
• Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth operations of the system

Must have:

• Experience in Kubernetes, AWS Cloud, Cisco Networking, Red Hat Linux, Containers (Docker/Podman), Helm, Dell Server Management, HP Server Management, System Architecture, DevSecOps, Container Management, Ansible, or Terraform
• Familiarity with Dell and HP server management 

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance

#clearancejobs

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud Engineer to deliver secure cloud platform implementations supporting government customers. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure in classified and sensitive environments. The ideal candidate will thrive in our centralized vision, decentralized command culture that emphasizes ownership within Agile delivery.

What you’ll do:

• Cloud Infrastructure Engineering
  • Design and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures across multiple platforms based on program templates and established best practices
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code for consistent, repeatable deployments
  • Implement DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for rapid, reliable delivery
  • Configure and optimize cloud security controls and compliance measures
  • Design cloud native disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity solutions
  • Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and implement performance optimizations
• Agile Delivery & Innovation
  • Operate within Agile framework (participate in sprints, standups, retrospectives, and planning sessions)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in fast-paced development cycles
  • Adapt to changing requirements and priorities while maintaining delivery quality
  • Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and methodologies
• Autonomous Operations & Leadership
  • Work independently within centralized vision framework while maintaining team alignment
  • Proactively identify infrastructure needs and optimization opportunities
  • Make technical decisions autonomously while communicating impact to stakeholders
  • Lead by example in demonstrating ownership, accountability, and innovation
  • Mentor team members and share knowledge across the organization
  • Drive technical standards and best practices adoption
• Security & Compliance
  • Implement and maintain security controls in cloud environments
  • Support security audits and compliance assessments for government requirements
  • Manage encryption, key management, and access controls
  • Monitor infrastructure for security threats and implement remediation
  • Develop security documentation and operational procedures
  • Stay current with evolving security requirements and cloud platform updates
• Cross-Platform Integration
  • Integrate multiple cloud platforms and hybrid environments
  • Develop solutions that leverage best capabilities across different cloud providers
  • Implement consistent security and operational practices across platforms
  • Support migration initiatives and platform optimization efforts

What you’ll need:

• 4 years of cloud engineering and infrastructure experience
• 2 years’ experience implementing secure cloud architectures for enterprise or government environments
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with cloud, networking, and security
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field
• CompTIA Security+ (current) or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification within 6 months of onboarding 
• AWS Solutions Architect Certification
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices
• Experience with enterprise-scale cloud architecture design and implementation
• Experience developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, or similar
• Experience with container technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, container orchestration
• Experience with network architecture: VPC design, hybrid connectivity, security groups, load balancing
• Identity and Access Management across cloud platforms
• CI/CD pipeline development and automation
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible, Chef, etc.)

Clearance:

Must have an active Secret clearance; TS with SCI eligibility preferred

#clearancejobs

Job Description:
As a Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure that supports the organization's applications and services. Your role will involve working with Kubernetes, DevSecOps practices, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, RedHat Linux, Helm, container management, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS IAM. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of the platform, as well as optimizing performance and cost-efficiency. To excel in this role, you should have hands-on experience with the tools and processes mentioned above. Your expertise in these areas will enable you to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the platform infrastructure. 

Here's what you'll need:

• 5 to 10+ years of experience with the following:
  • Kubernetes for container orchestration
  • DevSecOps practices for integrating security into the development process
  • Terraform for infrastructure as code will be beneficial, and/or Ansible and Puppet for configuration management
  • RedHat Linux (RHEL) or operating system administration
  • Helm for managing Kubernetes applications
  • AWS IAM for identity and access management will also be valuable

Bonus points if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Relevant certifications in Kubernetes, DevSecOps, or AWS
• Experience working with large-scale cloud environments 

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance is required 

Job Description:

As a Solutions Architect / Tech Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing a large system that includes hybrid cloud and on-premises Kubernetes clusters. Your main focus will be on modernizing the existing system, identifying areas for improvement, and optimizing costs to align with mission objectives and budget constraints.

Overall, your role as a Tech Lead will require you to have a deep understanding of various technologies and the ability to leverage them to enhance the system's performance and reliability. By utilizing your expertise in these areas, you will play a key role in driving the success of the organization's IT initiatives.

Work you’ll do:

• Lead the modernization efforts of the deployed system.
• Determine enhancements needed for the system.
• Optimize costs to meet mission and budget needs.
• Manage hybrid cloud and on-premises Kubernetes clusters.
• Implement system architecture best practices.
• DevSecOps tools and practices.
• Manage containerization using Docker/Podman.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth operations of the system.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Bachelor of Science degree
• 10 to 12+ years of relevant experience with a strong skill set in the following areas:
  • Expertise in AWS Cloud, Linux, System Architecture, DevSecOps, Containers, Container Orchestration, Database Management, Big Data, and Query Technologies.
  • Your experience with these tools and processes will be crucial in effectively managing the system architecture, implementing DevSecOps practices, and ensuring efficient containers.

Security clearance:

• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance is required