Cloud System Administrator - Security Clearance Required

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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 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
• 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 experience
• 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

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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, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is :

$97,300 $196,500 USD

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