Site Reliability Engineer (DevOps)
Summary
Site Reliability Engineer (DevOps) supporting a US federal government client for Accenture Federal Services, on-site in Reston, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD. Day to day: building and maintaining reliable, secure systems using Azure, Azure Function Apps, Azure DevOps, Git and CI/CD, querying with Kusto/SQL, and troubleshooting large data volumes. Requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph.
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.
Here's what you need:
- BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or other related technical field, or 4 years equivalent experience
- Experience with:
- Kusto (or some experience with SQL)
- Azure and Azure Function Apps
- Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD
- Being able to troubleshoot and investigating large amount of data
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience with containerization or virtualization technologies, such as Kubernetes (K9s), Docker, or virtual machine environments
- Experience with programming and scripting languages such as: Python, SQL, Bash, Java, C, or C++
- 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
Clearance:
- Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance
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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. 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.
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- Are you at least 18 years of age?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Many AFS positions require US citizenship. Please indicate your citizenship status so we can determine eligibility for specific roles. optional
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (for example, H-1B visa status)?
- Have you entered into a non-disclosure or non-compete agreement or understanding of any kind?
- Have you worked at Accenture in the past?
- How did you hear about us?
- Do you hold a security clearance?
- At your current employer, are you currently working on a project with Accenture or have you worked on a project with Accenture in the past 24 months?
- Are you a current employee of the U.S. Government (including U.S. Congress or military) or any state or local government? This includes entities owned or controlled by the U.S. Federal Government, such as Amtrak, the United States Postal Service, and USAID (see list of exceptions below). NOTE: answer yes if you have accepted the “Fork-in-the-Road” offer, separated with a Deferred Retirement Plan, or are on administrative leave pending separation from the Government.
- Will you be serving as enlisted personnel in either the Reserves or the National Guard while working for AFS?
- Were you an employee of the U.S. Government (including U.S. Congress or military) or any state or local government within the past 10 years? This includes entities owned or controlled by the U.S. Federal Government, such as Amtrak, the United States Postal Service, and USAID (see list of exceptions below).
- Do you have any family members or people you have close relationships with who work for Accenture Federal Services?
- Affirmation