Jr. Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in Maryland is seeking a Systems Engineer/Administrator to analyze user requirements and lead design and development activities. You will provide technical leadership, ensure the integrity of work and deliverables, and develop technical and system documentation.

This role requires 0–2 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience as a Systems Administrator or Engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related field (five (5) years of relevant experience can substitute for a Bachelor’s degree)

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements and lead design and development activities.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure the technical integrity of work and deliverables.
• Develop technical and system documentation.
• Plan system development and interact with government officials.
• Review and approve system engineering documentation.
• Conduct quantitative analysis and provide technical direction for complex hardware/software systems.
• Develop and integrate solutions for Big Data analytics and malware analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Technical documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

What you’ll do

• Analyze user requirements and lead design and development activities
• Provide technical leadership and ensure the technical integrity of work and deliverables
• Develop technical and system documentation
• Plan system development and interact with government officials
• Review and approve system engineering documentation
• Conduct quantitative analysis and provide technical direction for complex hardware/software systems
• Develop and integrate solutions for Big Data analytics and malware analysis

What you’ll need

• 0‑2 years of experience as a Systems Administrator or Engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related field
  (five (5) years of relevant experience can substitute for a Bachelor’s degree)

Bonus Points if you have

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to lead and manage design and development activities
• Proficient in developing technical documentation and system planning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with government officials
• Proven ability to review and approve system engineering documentation
• In-depth knowledge and experience in Scrum methodologies and Agile practices

Clearance

Must have a TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance.

Compensation

Base pay range: $90,000—$120,000 USD.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. 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. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information.