Cloud Engineer

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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
• Configure and optimize cloud security controls and compliance measures
• 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