What is the salary range for the Operations Engineer role at Accenturefederalservices?

The salary range for the Operations Engineer position at Accenturefederalservices is USD 100k+/yr.

Where is the Operations Engineer role at Accenturefederalservices located?

The Operations Engineer position at Accenturefederalservices is based in Colorado Springs, CO; Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. This is an on-site position.

What skills are required for the Operations Engineer role at Accenturefederalservices?

Key skills for the Operations Engineer position at Accenturefederalservices include: aws, kubernetes, aws eks, aws s3, jira, docker, python, typescript.

Operations Engineer — Accenturefederalservices

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.

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.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Join a high impact Tier Two Operations team that sits at the heart of our cloud platform environment. In this role, you’ll deploy cutting edge applications, automate and optimize core processes, and serve as the trusted escalation point for our service desk. We’re looking for engineers who thrive in dynamic environments, bring strong Linux and Windows expertise, and are eager to work hands on with AWS services. If you’re a proactive problem solver with strong communication skills and a passion for collaboration, you’ll make an immediate impact here.

What you’ll do:

Serve as the primary escalation point for the service desk, tackling complex troubleshooting for applications, virtual workspaces, network and performance issues, and a variety of service requests
Administer and maintain Windows systems, leveraging technologies such as PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) and Group Policy Objects (GPO), and manage software bundles for diverse virtual desktop environments
Oversee Kubernetes clusters in a private-cloud setting, including ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and incident response
Deploy and maintain both commercial and custom software using AWS Cloud Services (EC2, EKS, S3, Workspaces, and more), ensuring proper snapshot management and system reliability
Collaborate closely with Cyber Security and Engineering teams to optimize cloud solutions and support DevOps continuous improvement initiatives
Analyze and support systems engineering functions for new system development, critical enhancements, and patching, all in line with established system engineering and configuration management processes
Automate routine operational tasks and maintain automated job schedules to drive efficiency
Use Jira to track Tier 2 issues and communicate ongoing work and status updates with customers

What you’ll need:

3 years of relevant Information Technology experience
1 year of hands-on experience with Kubernetes and/or Docker
Experience working with AWS Cloud services
Ability to meet DoD 8570 IAT II requirements (Security+ or higher certification)

Bonus Points if you have:

Hands-on experience scripting with Python and Bash
Experience working in Agile environments
Leadership experience in a relevant technical area
Technical certifications, especially AWS Cloud Practitioner or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Comfortable working in both remote and on-site environments
Excellent communication skills
A strong ‘customer first’ mindset

Clearance:

Must have a TS/SCI level clearance and a willingness to sit for a polygraph if necessary

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$100,200—$203,400 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

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.

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

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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