Cloud Engineer (AI) - Senior (Active Top Secret required)
About this role
Designing secure cloud architectures, building automated infrastructure pipelines, and supporting distributed artificial intelligence workloads make up the daily routine for engineers on this team. The group creates resilient environments optimized for high-performance computing, large-scale model training, and low-latency inference across complex federal agency networks. Candidates step into a senior position meant to standardize deployment processes, integrate multi-enclave hardware, and strengthen operational security for mission-critical applications.
Successful applicants typically bring deep technical knowledge in cloud infrastructure and a background in handling high-security compliance standards. Professionals who thrive here enjoy solving intricate infrastructure challenges, collaborating across multidisciplinary federal tech teams, and maintaining rigorous governance frameworks for sensitive data systems.
What you will do
- Design and implement cloud architectures optimized for artificial intelligence and machine learning compute, storage, and networking needs.
- Automate cloud infrastructure using DevSecOps and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
- Integrate public cloud platforms with on-premises hyperconverged systems and specialized accelerator hardware.
- Support secure and high-availability operations for classified or mission-critical artificial intelligence applications.
- Manage container orchestration platforms to ensure efficient multi-tenant operations across environments.
- Implement data and model governance practices to maintain secure artificial intelligence pipelines.
What you need
- A bachelor's degree is required for this position.
- Candidates must have eight or more years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure, or related technical roles.
- Hands-on experience with major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and GCP is necessary.
- Familiarity with AI and machine learning compute environments, distributed systems, or high-performance computing is expected.
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps pipelines is required.
- Experience with container orchestration using Kubernetes alongside cloud networking and storage optimization is mandatory.
- An active Top Secret security clearance must be maintained.
Nice to have
- Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud integrations
- Familiarity with GPU and accelerator hardware alongside AI-optimized cloud patterns
- Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Architect
- Experience working in high-security or classified environments
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the location and remote work policy for this role?
The job is based in Chantilly, Virginia. The posting does not mention remote work options.
What is the salary range for this position?
The base pay range for this position in applicable states is $94,000 to $187,600 USD. Actual compensation varies based on office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.
What security clearance is required to apply?
An active Top Secret clearance is required for this role. Applicants must also be authorized to work in the US without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
The application is on the official Accenture Federal Services careers page.
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