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**Job Description:**

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of all aspects of AWS, including automation, cloud services, and Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs). This role requires a strong foundation in Linux engineering and containerization technologies, along with proficiency in applying DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and operating within DevOps environments. .

**Responsibilities include:**

+ Design, deploy, and manage highly available, scalable, and secure AWS cloud environments.

+ Implement and maintain AWS services, including EC2, ELB, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, and CloudFormation, among others.

+ Develop automation scripts for efficient deployment and management of cloud resources using tools such as AWS CLI, CloudFormation, and Terraform.

+ Engineer robust Linux solutions and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.

+ Apply DISA STIGs to ensure compliance with security standards and policies across all cloud and containerized environments.

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

+ Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in cloud and Linux environments.

+ Stay abreast of new AWS features and services and evaluate their applicability to our goals.

+ Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and team members on AWS best practices, Linux engineering, and DevOps methodologies.

**Here's what you need:**

+ Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field or comparable work experience.

+ Minimum of 3+ years experience in cloud engineering with a strong focus on AWS.

+ 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, Rust

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

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

**Bonus points if you have:**

+ Strong background in DevOps practices and tools, including Jenkins, Git, Ansible, and Terraform.

+ 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.

+ Possess and maintain relevant DoD 8570 IAT level II Certification.

+ Possess one or more of the following certifications: AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS SysOps Administrator, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS DevOps Professional, Certified Kubernetes Administrator,

+ Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist, GIAC Cloud Security Automation, HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate.

**Security Clearance:**

+ Active TS/SCI clearance or active TS with SCI eligibility

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