Cloud System Administrator - Accenture Federal Services
Colorado Springs, CO
About the Job
Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud System Administrator with Microsoft Windows and Linux administration experience for a cloud environment in support of a dynamic and engaging mission. This position will support a fully automated cloud leveraging infrastructure as code with data flows crossing controlled interfaces. In this role you will support solutions throughout the full IT project lifecycle.
Responsibilities include:
- Debug and enhance/modify Ansible scripts to deploy IaC and CaC
- Patch and restart instances from enterprise patching repositories (YUM, WSUS)
- 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
- Knowledge of DoD STIGs, and ability to implement them as needed
- Run Nessus scans and remediate vulnerabilities
- Be familiar with configuration management and engineering life-cycle best practices.
- Implement, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and document system configurations (Win 2016/2019 & RHEL 7/8)
- Harden systems to meet security standards
- Maintain COTS & GOTS software
- Sustain production systems (e.g., firewalls, file servers, security monitoring systems, etc.) that serve many end users
- Interface with customers in writing and via telephone to provide technical guidance designed to quickly resolve reported problems
- Attend meetings as required
Here's what you need:
- 2 years of general systems administration experience demonstrating progressive responsibilities
- 2 years of experience performing Windows or Linux system administration duties
- 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)
- Bachelor's Degree in Technical Discipline, or 4 years of equivalent professional or military experience can be used in lieu of degree requirements
Bonus points if you also have:
- 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:
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and willingness to obtain CI 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, 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.