Cloud System Administrator

Iac/interactivecorp; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud System Administrator to manage Windows and Linux in a cloud environment supporting federal missions. You will deploy IaC via Ansible, manage IAM, patching, and security controls, and collaborate with teams to meet customer requirements.

The role requires 2+ years in system administration, strong cloud experience (AWS preferred), and DevSecOps practices. A technical degree or equivalent military/professional experience is accepted.

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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 (Win2016/2019 & RHEL7/8)
• 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

Skills

Windows administration

Linux administration

DevSecOps

Cloud experience (AWS)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Discipline

Equivalent professional/military experience

Tools

Ansible

PowerShell

Bash

Jira Service Management

JQL

Active Directory

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the U.S. 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. We are seeking a Cloud System Administrator with Microsoft Windows and Linux administration experience for a cloud environment in support of a dynamic and engaging mission.

Responsibilities

• 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 (Win2016/2019 & RHEL7/8)
• 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

Requirements

• 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

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.