Cloud Platform Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div></div><p>Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to join our team and support our client in Hanover, MD.&nbsp; As a Cloud Platform Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining a hybrid-cloud Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.</p> <p><strong>What you’ll do: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Design, implement, and optimize cloud-based solutions using AWS, while ensuring seamless integration with on-premises systems</li> <li>Manage and administer advanced AWS environments, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to the overall security posture of the SOC</li> <li>Adapt to evolving project requirements collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you’ll need: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience with cloud development and administration (AWS preferred)&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience in systems engineering (ex: VMWare, VCenter etc.)&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience with cloud automation and tools (ex: Ansible, etc.)&nbsp;</li> <li>Familiarity with agile development methodologies</li> <li>DoD 8140 compliance (e.g. Security+, CISSP, CASP, etc.) or ability to obtain within 90 days of start&nbsp;</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or 4 years of admin/engineering experience in lieu of degree&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus points if you have: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Exposure to security frameworks and tools, especially those relevant to SOC operations</li> <li>Security Operations Center (SOC) experience</li> <li>Experience developing and maintaining hybrid-cloud SOC environments</li> </ul> <p><strong>Cleara