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Accenture Federal Servicesvia Indeed
Cloud Services Engineer - AI Specialization
Eglin AFB, FL, US$100K - $203K/yrPosted 4mo ago
NLP / LLMMid Level#python#computer-vision#nlp#aws#gcp#azure
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About the Role
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!
Accenture Federal Services is seeking an experienced Cloud Services Engineer with a specialization in AI technologies and experience working with classified systems to help support our high-value clients. This role focuses on implementing, integrating, and optimizing cloud services with particular emphasis on AI/ML service offerings. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud service configuration and management, with specialized knowledge in AI/ML services, enabling them to design and implement solutions that leverage the full capabilities of modern cloud platforms.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Implement, configure, and optimize cloud services across compute, storage, networking, and specialized AI offerings
- Integrate various cloud services to create cohesive solutions that meet business requirements
- Configure and optimize AI/ML services such as managed machine learning platforms, cognitive services, and analytics tools
- Design and implement service architectures that balance performance, cost, and security
- Ensure cloud services are configured according to security best practices and compliance requirements
- Create service deployment templates and automation for consistent implementation
- Monitor and optimize cloud service performance, availability, and cost
- Develop integration patterns between cloud services and existing systems
- Provide guidance on service selection and usage based on specific use case requirements
- Troubleshoot service-related issues and implement remediation strategies
Goals & Objectives:
- Deliver high-quality cloud service implementations that meet business and technical requirements
- Optimize cloud service configurations for performance, security, and cost-effectiveness
- Create reusable service templates and patterns to accelerate solution delivery
- Establish best practices for cloud service implementation and management
- Reduce operational overhead through service automation and integration
- Collaborate effectively with platform teams, developers, and business stakeholders
- Document service architectures, configurations, and operational procedures
- Stay current with emerging cloud services and AI capabilities
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of cloud service delivery and operations
Technical Expertise
- Deep knowledge of cloud service offerings across major providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Experience implementing and managing AI/ML services and related integrations
- Proficiency in service automation, API integration, and custom service configuration
- Understanding of service networking, security, and access management
- Experience with data services including databases, data lakes, and analytics platforms
- Knowledge of service monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions
- Expertise in service cost optimization and resource management
- Experience with service-level security controls and compliance implementations
- Understanding of serverless architectures and event-driven service designs
Professional Competencies
- Excellent communication skills in both written and oral formats
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to translate business requirements into appropriate service selections
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and service offerings
- Strong customer service orientation
- Ability to interface effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to execute autonomously and take ownership of assigned responsibilities
- Curiosity and willingness to explore new service capabilities
Here's what you need:
- 5 years of experience in cloud engineering or service implementation
- 3 years of experience implementing and managing AWS services across multiple categories
- 3 years of experience with cloud service integration and API management
- 2 years of experience with cloud-based AI/ML services across any major cloud provider
- 2 years of experience with data services (databases, analytics, ETL)
- 2 years of experience with service automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, CLI)
- 2 years of experience with service monitoring, logging, and performance optimization
- 2 years of experience with cloud security services and compliance implementations
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or 4+ years of relevant job or military experience in lieu of degree
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Sec+, CISSP, CASP, etc.) or DoD 8140 equivalent
Bonus points if you have:
- Cloud certifications with service specializations (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience with advanced AI services like natural language processing or computer vision
- Experience implementing machine learning operations (MLOps) services
- Knowledge of data governance and management services
- Experience with event-driven architectures and serverless computing
- Experience with service mesh and API gateway implementations
- Experience with hybrid cloud service integration
- Experience with FedRAMP and government cloud service compliance
- Experience with Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
Security Clearance:
- Active Top-Secret Clearance, preferred with SCI eligibility
- The position may require a polygraph examination
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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