Federal Systems Administrator - TS/SCI, DoD 8570 Ready

Accenture; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks a System Administrator to support DoD IT systems, performing Linux/RHEL and Windows administration, 1st/2nd line support, and infrastructure monitoring. This role requires DoD 8570 level 2 qualifications and an active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Ideal candidates hold a technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with strong troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration skills in a federal environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in Information Technology; Systems Administration.
• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline or five years of additional SA experience in lieu of degree.
• DoD 8570 level 2 qualifications (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+ GICSP, GSEC, CND).

Responsibilities

• Manages IT system infrastructure, day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Provides Tier 1 and Tier 2 support, escalation, and communicates status to management and internal customers.
• Configures Linux/RHEL and Windows operating systems; installs, troubleshoots, maintains, and enhances system performance.
• Monitor daily operations of applications and infrastructure.
• Perform system maintenance tasks including patches and updates.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application technical issues.
• Assist with user account management and security administration.
• Support system backups and recovery procedures.
• Maintain system documentation and operational procedures.
• Participate in testing during upgrades and implementations.
• Generate system reports and analyze performance metrics.
• Respond to user support requests related to system functionality.

Skills

IT operations

System administration

Tier 1/2 support

Network monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Tools

Linux/RHEL

Windows OS

Job description

Accenture Federal Services seeks a System Administrator to support DoD IT systems, performing Linux/RHEL and Windows administration, 1st/2nd line support, and infrastructure monitoring. This role requires DoD 8570 level 2 qualifications and an active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Ideal candidates hold a technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with strong troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration skills in a federal environment.