Cloud System Administrator

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.

What you’ll do:

• 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

What you’ll need:

• 2 years of general systems administration experience demonstrating progressive responsibilities
• 2 years of experience performing Windows or Linux system administration duties
• Familiarity with working in a cloud environment (AWS preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Discipline, or 4 years of equivalent professional or military experience can be used in lieu of degree requirements
• 8570 IAT Level II Compliant Certification, or able to obtain within 90 days of employment