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The work:

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevSecOps Engineer to plan, estimate, define, and document the requirements for complex systems, equipment, and software configurations. Install, checkout, test, troubleshoot, and operate hardware, software, wiring, and systems. Document installation and issues related thereto. Troubleshoot, maintain and repair installed hardware, software, and systems. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of DevSecOps principles, including automation, shift left practices, and collaboration

Primary Responsibilities:

Design and Manage Containerization Platforms: Design, deploy, and manage highly available, scalable, and secure containerization platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
AWS Services Implementation: Implement and maintain AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, ELB, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, and CloudFormation.
Automation Scripting: Develop automation scripts for efficient deployment and management of cloud resources using tools like AWS CLI, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation.
Security Compliance: Apply DISA STIGs to ensure compliance with security standards and policies across all cloud and containerized environments.
Data Pipeline Implementation: Implement data pipelines performing extract, transform and load (ETL) using tools such as Kafka, Conduit, RabbitMQ.
DevOps Integration: Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps practices into the software development lifecycle, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
CI/CD Pipeline Development: Develop and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using tools like Gitlab CI/CD, or similar CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins).
Automated Testing and Security Checks: Implement security checks and automated testing within continuous integration and deployment processes. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with security standards, such as NIST 800-171 and other DoD directives.
Technical Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in cloud, Linux, and containerized environments.
Industry Trend Monitoring: Stay abreast of latest cloud native trends and services, evaluating their applicability to our organizational goals.
Mentorship: Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and team members on AWS best practices, Linux engineering, and DevOps methodologies.
Version Control Maintenance: Ensure development and infrastructure code is maintained within version control systems like Git for efficient collaboration.

Required Qualifications:

5 years of relevant experience in DevSecOps
Experience in scripting and automation languages such as Bash, Python, Go, or Rust
Experience with Linux/Unix administration/engineering
Prior experience with containerization such as Docker and/or Kubernetes
Experience with AWS services such as EC2, Route 53, S3, and/or IAM
Experience in automating cloud deployments and developing infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and Ansible
Experience applying DISA STIGs within cloud and containerized environments
Possess and maintain relevant DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, which include any of the following:

CCNA Security
CySA+
GICSP
GSEC
Security+ CE
CND: EC-Council’s Certified Network Defender (CND)
SSCP

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Effective written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting technical information to non-technical audiences.
Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest DevOps trends, security threats, and technologies
Certifications (one or more preferred):

AWS Solutions Architect Associate
AWS SysOps Administrator
AWS Solutions Architect Professional
AWS DevOps Professional
Certified Kubernetes Administrator
Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist
GIAC Cloud Security Automation
HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate or similar
RHCSA or similar

Security Clearance Requirements:

Must have an active TS/SCI federal security clearance

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