Cleared AWS Cloud Engineer (Washington, DC)
Accenturefederalservices · Washington, DC · Posted Jun 8, 2026
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The work:
The Senior Cloud Engineer will serve as a technical expert supporting applications within the unit's mission. The engineer will lead the design, implementation, and management of hybrid IT environments leveraging AWS cloud services and onpremises Windows Server infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead engineering, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise applications hosted in AWS and on-premises Windows Server environments
Provide O M support, including patching, hardening, system upgrades, and routine maintenance
Deliver infrastructure support during core and non-core hours as needed to meet mission requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Cloud Engineers, DBAs, and Security Engineers, to ensure system compliance, reliability, and security
Support application development, deployment, and lifecycle activities in coordination with government and contractor teams
Here’s what you need:
Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience and the ability to independently develop cloud optimization strategies and maximize AWS capabilities
Strong expertise in AWS services (S3, EC2, ECS, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch) and Windows Server administration
Experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, DevSecOps practices, and auto-scaling solutions
Experience with full SDLC, Agile/Scrum/Kanban, and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
Strong analytical, technical, documentation, communication, and planning skills
Ability to work independently, identify system improvements, and support team growth
Active TS/SCI clearance
Ability to work 100% onsite in Washington, DC
Bonus points if you have:
Bachelor's degree and experience working on or implementing a Cloud migration project
Obtained relevant Cloud certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect or AWS Cloud Practitioner
Eligibility Requirements:
US Citizenship required
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$106,300 $221,100 USD
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