Site Reliability Engineer (DevOps)

📋 Job Overview

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!

🏢 About Accenture Federal Services

Accenture Federal Services is 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.

🎯 The Role

AFS is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to join our team and support our client on a full-time basis in Reston, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD. This role requires a technically skilled professional with strong hands-on experience across programming, database management, containerization, virtualization, and security practices. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in multiple programming or scripting languages, demonstrate proficiency in SQL and modern database technologies, and show practical capability with container or virtualized environments. Candidates must also have proven experience implementing security and compliance measures, including vulnerability scanning, governance tools, and secure data or API handling. This position is suited for someone who can apply broad technical expertise to support reliable, secure, and efficient systems within a dynamic environment.

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Support our client on a full-time basis in Reston, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD
• Apply broad technical expertise to support reliable, secure, and efficient systems within a dynamic environment
• Implement security and compliance measures, including vulnerability scanning, governance tools, and secure data or API handling
• Manage and maintain containerized or virtualized environments
• Ensure system reliability and performance through proactive monitoring and maintenance

📌 Required Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or other related technical field, or 4 years equivalent experience
• Experience with programming and scripting languages such as: Python, SQL, Bash, Java, C, or C++
• Experience with SQL (or similar) and database technologies, including hands-on use of tools or platforms such as SQL Developer, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
• Experience with security and compliance practices, including vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus), governance/compliance tools (e.g., GRC), or secure data/API handling aligned with frameworks like GDPR
• Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance

⭐ Desirable Experience

• Experience with containerization or virtualization technologies, such as Kubernetes (K9s), Docker, or virtual machine environments
• Provide on-call support 24/7 availability no more than one week every two months troubleshooting and mitigating issues across multiple systems
• DoD 8570 Baseline Certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CASP+, CCSP, etc.), CompTIA Server+ and/or CompTIA A+ certifications

🎁 Benefits

Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs. The base pay range for this position is $111,800 - $221,800 USD. We offer a wide variety of benefits, including industry training, certifications, and more. You can find more information on benefits here.

🛂 Visa & Eligibility

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.