Cloud Systems Administrator

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Job Description:
Accenture Federal Services is looking for a Cloud Systems Administrator to provide hands-on administration and technical support across Windows and Linux cloud environments, including systems operating at multiple classification levels. You'll harden and patch production systems, build and maintain infrastructure-as-code, and troubleshoot issues directly with customers when something breaks.
What You'll Own:
Technical support for cloud-based systems and applications, including root-cause analysis and issue escalation as needed
Day-to-day administration, hardening, and patching of Windows and Linux systems across supported cloud environments
Infrastructure-as-code and configuration-as-code development (primarily Ansible) supporting provisioning and ongoing operations
IAM policy configuration and Active Directory/Group Policy administration for customer environments
Vulnerability scanning and patch deployment in coordination with the cybersecurity team
Direct customer-facing troubleshooting and support, from onboarding through day-to-day issue resolution
What You'll Deliver:
Hardened, patched, and documented system configurations across supported cloud environments
Working infrastructure/configuration-as-code scripts and templates, stored and maintained in the customer's repository
Timely vulnerability scan results and remediation actions, documented and communicated to stakeholders
Accurate, current customer environment records — accounts, access, and tracking/database entries
Resolved tickets with clear documentation of root cause and resolution
Here's What You Need:
2+ years of systems administration and automation experience (Windows and/or Linux, PowerShell and/or Bash scripting), including experience building and deploying software
Associate or Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or 4+ years of relevant job or military experience in lieu of degree
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Security+, CISSP, CASP, or equivalent), or DoD 8140 equivalent
Bonus Points If You Have:
1+ year of hands-on experience in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience in a DevSecOps environment — configuration management tooling, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices
Experience with Nessus vulnerability scanning, Jira Service Management/JQL, or Microsoft IAM/Group Policy administration
Familiarity with Certificate/CA/PKI infrastructure
Familiarity with National Security systems and air-gapped environments
Security Clearance:
Active TS clearance required; SCI preferred
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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. 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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$89,000—$170,200 USD
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.
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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.
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