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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Accenture - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $100,200.0 - $230,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, BASIC (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Information Systems, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, SSL Certificate Management, Scripting, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Multi-Cloud, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Git, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Cloud Migration, Cloudwatch, Firewall Services Module, Splunk, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/EA3E4C17249E4E9AA2D3B6BAD81EA156/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field, or 4 years equivalent work or military service; relevant technical certifications may be considered in lieu of degree * Experience 5+ years of cloud engineering and infrastructure, and cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or multi-cloud) * 3+ years experience implementing secure cloud architectures for enterprise or government environments * 3+ years of experience troubleshooting DNS, VPN, HTTPS, and networking configurations * Experience with Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices * Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies * CompTIA Security+ (current) or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification * AWS Cloud Practitioner or AWS Solutions Architect certification, or ability to obtain required AWS certifications within 90 days of employment Bonus points if you have: * AWS familiarity: EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, CloudWatch, security services * Azure experience: Azure Government Cloud, Azure DevOps Oracle * Experience with cloud migration or modernization projects * Experience with CI/CD pipeline operations and support * Familiarity with container orchestration operations (Kubernetes administration) * Exeperience with VPN, firewall rules, security groups, load balancers * Database operational support experience with backups, performance monitoring, basic administration SIEM tool familiarity (Splunk, CloudWatch Logs, or similar) * Certifications * CompTIA Security+ (current) or equivalent security certification * ITIL Foundation or similar service management certification * Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD) * Agile/Scrum certifications, * Must be a US citizen with an active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility; active TS/SCI preferred ## Description We are seeking a Cloud Engineer in El Segundo, CA, to join our secure cloud platform team supporting government customers within Gov Cloud Environments. This role focuses on operating, maintaining, and supporting enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure and platform services in a fast-paced, agile environment. 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 will thrive in our centralized vision, decentralized command culture that emphasizes solution ownership and a fail-fast, fail-forward mindset. 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 Basic scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for operational tasks * Experience with version control systems (Git) * Security & Compliance Support * Implement and maintain security controls in cloud environments under guidance of senior team members * Support security audits, STIG compliance checks, and vulnerability remediation activities * Assist with access control management, encryption key operations, and certificate management * Contribute to security documentation and operational procedure maintenance * Monitor infrastructure for security alerts and coordinate remediation with security teams * Agile Delivery & Continuous Improvement * Operate within Agile framework - participate in sprints, stand-ups, retrospectives, and planning sessions * Take ownership of assigned operational tasks and platform components * Embrace fail-fast mentality - identify improvement opportunities, propose solutions, iterate quickly * Contribute to process improvement initiatives, automation development, and operational efficiency Document lessons learned and contribute to team knowledge sharing * Collaboration & Growth Experience * Leading and influencing multi-disciplinary teams in a matrixed environment * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including government personnel, contractors, and military staff Seek mentorship and develop technical skills toward senior engineering capabilities * Support cross-training initiatives and assist with onboarding new team members ## Related Videos - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Seriously gaming your cloud expertise: from cloud tourist to cloud native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/373-seriously-gaming-your-cloud-expertise-from-cloud-tourist-to-cloud-native) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)