Senior Cloud Engineer

Accenture Federal Services

Senior Cloud Engineer supporting applications within the US federal government using AWS and Windows Server. Leading design and management of hybrid IT environments with a focus on compliance and security.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $106,300 - $221,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudEC2SDLCTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

AWSWindows Server administrationInfrastructure as CodeDevSecOpsauto-scaling solutionsfull SDLCAgileScrumKanban

Soft Skills

analytical skillstechnical skillsdocumentation skillscommunication skillsplanning skillsindependent workteam growth support

Certifications

Active TS/SCI clearance