Principal Infrastructure Solutions Architect

The role

The Principal Infrastructure Solutions Architect will lead the design, build, and automation of cloud infrastructure in DevSecOps environments. This role involves managing AWS services, containerized workloads, and CI/CD pipelines to enable secure, scalable self-service cloud platforms.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, resilient, and secure environments primarily within AWS
• Implement and manage core AWS services including networking, compute, storage, and databases
• Architect and operate containerized workloads using Kubernetes
• Implement AWS IAM, creating and managing roles, policies, and permissions
• Design immutable infrastructure
• Champion and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform
• Develop, manage, and optimize robust CI/CD pipelines
• Develop custom automation scripts and tooling using Python, Go, or Bash
• Provide guidance and support to development teams as a subject matter expert
• Divide big projects into manageable tasks for junior staff

Required qualifications

• Must possess and maintain required DoD 8570/8140 certifications
• 8 years of experience in any of the following and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience
• Advanced-level proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform
• Deep experience with container orchestration, specifically in kubernetes and docker
• Strong command of AWS IAM roles, policies, and security best practices
• Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines
• Solid understanding of cloud networking, Linux/Unix administration, and security principles
• Proficiency with Git and modern GitOps workflows

Nice to have

• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible
• Familiarity with other public clouds (Azure, GCP)
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript)
• Understanding of common authentication mechanisms, OIDC, OAuth2, LDAP, SAML
• Experience contributing to open-source projects
• AWS Solutions Architect - Professional
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate/Professional
• Security+

Benefits

• Certifications
• Industry training

Before you apply

• Can start with an active Secret clearance
• Must be willing to obtain TS/SCI
• Applicants for the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa
• Candidates currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible

About the company

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture that helps the US federal government. It is a collaborative community that offers hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training.