Offers “Accenture”

Expires soon Accenture

Federal - Cloud Security Engineer

  • Internship
  • USA

Job description



Organization: Accenture Federal Services
Location: Washington, DC


Accenture Federal Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture LLP, is a U.S. company with offices in Arlington, Virginia. Accenture's federal business has served every cabinet-level department and 30 of the largest federal organizations. Accenture Federal Services transforms bold ideas into breakthrough outcomes for clients at defense, intelligence, public safety, civilian and military health organizations.

We believe that great outcomes are everything. It's what drives us to turn bold ideas into breakthrough solutions. By combining digital technologies with what works across the world's leading businesses, we use agile approaches to help clients solve their toughest problems fast—the first time. So, you can deliver what matters most.

Count on us to help you embrace new ways of working, building for change and put customers at the core. A wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture, we bring over 30 years of experience serving the federal government, including every cabinet-level department. Our 7,200 dedicated colleagues and change makers work with our clients at the heart of the nation's priorities in defense, intel, public safety, health and civilian to help you make a difference for the people you employ, serve and protect.

The role of the Cloud SME will include but will not be limited to the following listed responsibilities and skills:

· Develop best practice security guidance for developing and deploying applications in an Amazon Web Services or other cloud environments
· Develop scripts, wikis, and other documentation for implementing this guidance
· Develop functions for AWS Lambda that test and maintain key cloud security controls
· Provide cloud security expertise to other USCIS organizations Primary skills:

· Strong Python 3 programming skills – This is a development heavy role
· Knowledge of development support tools including git, Jenkins, and so forth
· Strong knowledge of AWS technologies with a focus on security best practices Desirable:

· Experience with serverless development in AWS Lambda using DynamoDB
· Knowledge of other cloud providers including GCP and Azure
· Familiarity with DISA STIGs and CIS security standards

Desired profile



Qualifications :

Basic Skills & Qualifications:

·  7 years IT engineering experience
·  3 years AWS experience
·  3 years IT security experience
·  Experience using Python, Ruby, or Java to automate operations or security functions
·  Experience using tools to automate infrastructure deployments
·  AWS Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer certification Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

·  Ability to work independently on problems/projects
·  Strong writing skills for producing clear documentation
·  Experience with serverless development in AWS Lambda using DynamoDB
·  Knowledge of other cloud providers including GCP and Azure
·  Familiarity with DISA STIGs and CIS Security Standards An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Accenture is a Federal Contractor and an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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