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Cloud System Administrator - Security Clearance Required

Accenture Federal Services
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/6/2025

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 to do the work you love in an inclusive, collaborative, and caring community, where you can be 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!

Role Description :

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator with Microsoft Windows and Linux administration experience in support of a dynamic and engaging mission. This position will support multiple cloud environments, leveraging infrastructure as code with data flows crossing controlled interfaces, at multiple classification levels. In this role you will support solutions throughout the full IT project lifecycle, and provide technical support for Windows, cloud-based systems, and troubleshoot operational issues.

Responsibilities include :

  • Familiarity with configuration management and engineering life-cycle best practices
  • Implementing, maintaining, troubleshooting, testing, and documenting system configurations (Win 2016 / 2019 & RHEL 7 / 8)
  • Hardening systems to meet security standards
  • Maintaining COTS & GOTS software
  • Sustaining production systems (i.e., firewalls, file servers, security monitoring systems, etc.) that serve many end users
  • Interfacing with customers in writing and via telephone to provide technical guidance designed to quickly resolve reported problems
  • Debug and enhance / modify Ansible scripts to deploy IaC and CaC
  • Set / configure / modify IAM policies to enable customer role-based access to workload IS
  • Integrate and implement platform capabilities (e.g., Nessus endpoint) in workload
  • Select and configure AMIs to optimize workload
  • Coordinate with other team members to implement capabilities to meet customer requirements
  • Troubleshoot various issues, such as operating systems, networking, cloud services, and software
  • Perform Active Directory administration and Group Policy management

Here's what you need :

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Discipline, or four (4) years of equivalent professional or military experience can be used in lieu of degree requirements
  • 2 years of general systems administration experience demonstrating progressive responsibilities
  • 2 years of experience performing Windows or Linux system administration duties
  • 1 year of experience supporting a cloud environment (AWS preferred) to include delivering, securing / managing, and diagnosing / troubleshooting complex issues
  • Experience in a DevSecOps environment (e.g., working with configuration management tools, applying automation & configuration / infrastructure as code concepts)
  • Bonus points if you have :

  • Experience with Ansible, PowerShell, or Bash Scripting experience
  • Jira Service Management & JQL
  • Microsoft Identity & Access Management Configuration experience
  • Familiarity with Group Policy Object Management
  • Working knowledge of Certificate / CA / PKI Infrastructure
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Security Clearance :

  • Must have an active TS / SCI level clearance with polygraph
  • 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, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, 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.

    The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is :

    108,400 — $203,400 USD

    What We Believe

    We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

    Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.

    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.

    Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

    For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement .

    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.

    California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please  click here for additional important information.

    Salary : $108,400 - $203,400

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