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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Platform Engineer - **Company:** Accenture - **Location:** Woodbridge, VA, United States - **Salary:** $86,400.0 - $176,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Log Analysis, Windows Servers, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Role-Based Access Control, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Cloud Services, Data Logging, Azure Automation, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Performance Testing, Containerization, Performance Monitor, Bicep, Terraform, Devsecops, Serverless Computing, Azure Resource Manager - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=74ea81e0b7d32374 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Windows support?, * 2 years of experience in Azure Cloud IaaS and PaaS design, deploy, and support * 2 years of experience in Windows Server administration (Server 2019, 2022 preferred) * 2 years of hands-on experience operating an Azure environment (ex: Logging, Monitoring, Alerting, Patching, Backups, Site Recovery) * 1 year of experience with Azure RBAC and/or Access Management * Possess a DoD 8140/8570 Certification Bonus points if you have: * Azure Administrator and/or Architecture Certification * Experience migrating on-prem systems to the cloud * Experience with Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery * Experience with Azure Network, Compute and Storage systems * Experience with Azure Automation * Experience with Infra as Code (IaC) - (ARM, Bicep, Terraform preferred) * Experience with Windows Server configuration management, performance testing, capacity management, system monitoring and alerting, update management and cost management * Experience implementing STIGs * Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills * Ability to develop strong professional relationships with fellow team members * Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently * Ability to be on call as needed Clearance: * TS/SCI level clearance or higher * US passport ## Description Accenture Federal Services is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer that will utilize cutting-edge cloud technologies to manage IaaS/PaaS environments running Windows Server and RHEL systems, in support of a dynamic and engaging mission. This position will engineer and operate secure Azure cloud infrastructure and services and will follow relevant security requirements and configuration management processes. Some travel may be required but is expected to be infrequent. What you'll be doing: * Managing Azure cloud platforms from both an engineering and operations prospective utilizing DevSecOps methodologies * Design, deploy and support Azure cloud native components such as availability zones, storage, serverless, network security groups, load balancers, containerization, system administration, backups, patching, etc. * Managing and monitoring identity, governance, storage, computer and virtual networks within the Azure cloud platform * Supporting Azure Monitor and log analytics for proactive monitoring and logging of Azure resources and services along with alerting, reporting and dashboarding * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud solutions and services in our Azure environments * Work independently on assigned tasks but also work well in a cross-team environment * Involved in workstreams where you are an active contributor and can speak to the progress and results of assigned tasks * Work both engineering stories from an agile board and operational tasks from a ticketing queue ## Related Videos - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) - [DevSecOps: Security in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/36-devsecops-security-in-devops) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## 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) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)