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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Accenture - **Location:** United States - **Salary:** $91,700.0 - $178,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Multi-Cloud, Cloudformation, SC Clearance, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, 3-tier Architectures, Cloud Migration, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, Docker - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/49eca128-fa40-4ef9-89b9-ddb2c5839e69 ## About the Role * Cloud engineering or infrastructure experience (Azure preferred) * Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g.: Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation, or Ansible) * Working knowledge of containerization and orchestration (e.g.: Docker, Kubernetes) * Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and operational tasks * Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and/or incident response workflows Bonus Points if you have: * Multi-cloud experience (AWS and Azure) * Experience with identity and access management, networking fundamentals, and/or cloud security controls * Experience with cloud migration or modernization projects * CompTIA Security+ (current) or equivalent security certification * Azure or AWS certifications * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field Work Environment & Culture Fit * Comfortable operating in a centralized vision, decentralized command culture * Strong Agile framework familiarity - ability to work effectively in sprints, standups, and retrospectives * Solution ownership mindset - takes responsibility for assigned infrastructure and proactively identifies issues * Fail-fast, fail-forward mindset Clearance: Must have an active Secret clearance; Top Secret preferred ## Description * Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure supporting mission-critical government workloads * Implement Infrastructure as Code for consistent, repeatable deployments (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible) * Configure and manage identity, access, networking, and security controls across cloud environments * Support CI/CD pipeline operations and containerized workload deployment (Docker, Kubernetes) Operations & Incident Response * Monitor infrastructure health, troubleshoot incidents, and drive resolution across Tier 1, Tier 2, and select Tier 3 issues * Respond to monitoring alerts and escalate complex problems with clear technical context * Support patching cycles, baseline updates, and configuration management activities Security & Compliance Support * Implement and maintain security controls, STIG compliance checks, and vulnerability remediation activities * Support security audits and coordinate remediation with Security Engineering and ISSO teams Agile Delivery & Collaboration * Operate within an Agile framework - participate in sprints, standups, and retrospectives * Document infrastructure decisions, runbooks, and operational procedures * Collaborate with senior engineers, security teams, and government personnel to support platform delivery ## Related Videos - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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