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# Cloud Engineer

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $81,000 - $154,700
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Data as a Services, Software Debugging, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PAAS), Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Gitlab, Kubernetes, Cloud Migration, Devsecops
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/cloud-engineer-springfield-va--024754ec-78f8-4bba-8fec-ab8c3a3fdd1b

## About the Role

Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, Federal Government, Public Safety, Military, Team Player, Government, Architectural Services, Best Practices, Desktop as a Service (DaaS), * 5+ year's experience with cloud architecture and cloud service delivery models.

 * Strong analytical skills to provide recommendations for cloud migration and deployment.
 * Experience in developing strategies for cloud service failure/recovery and cost optimization.
 * Proficient in DevSecOps practices and automation tools - GitLab Proficient in container orchestration and security practices.
 * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
 * Ability to manage cloud policies and ensure secure cloud environments.
 * Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
 * Active Top Secret clearance and willingness to work onsite in Washington, DC.

## Description

The Cloud Developer is responsible for developing the cloud service delivery models and architectural framework to enable Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Data as a Service (DaaS). This role requires the ability to implement automation for cloud resources using DevSecOps best practices., * Develop and implement cloud applications and migrate existing on-premises applications to the cloud.

 * Analyze applications and provide recommendations for platform migration, deployment into a cloud environment, and optimization.
 * Provide strategies for failure/recovery, cost optimization, and benefit analyses for cloud, cloud-agnostic, and on-premises services.
 * Manage policies for cloud service usage, new technology requests, and ensure the establishment of a secure cloud environment.
 * Ensure appropriate availability and uptime design for cloud services.
 * Work independently to design and develop new software products or major enhancements to existing cloud software.
 * Debug cloud stacks and manage cloud infrastructure.