Mid-Level Systems Engineer for Federal IT & Security

Accenture-Federal-Services-2; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture, seeks a Systems Engineer to manage applications infrastructure across networks. You will design, install, configure, and test operating systems, and ensure security compliance with automated testing and CI/CD practices.

You will monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance, implement backups and DR plans, and collaborate with developers to deliver robust solutions. Strong scripting and agile experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field.
• 2+ years of system engineering, testing, or DevOps experience.
• Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines and automated testing tools.
• Strong knowledge of Jenkins, Linux/Unix, Git, and scripting languages (Python, Bash).
• Familiarity with Agile development practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, and test operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and ensure high availability.
• Implement and maintain robust security, backup strategies, and disaster recovery plans.
• Develop scripts to automate tasks and improve efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues across hardware, software, and network components.
• Collaborate with developers and other departments to deliver solutions.
• Create and maintain documentation for system architecture and procedures.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for upgrades or new implementations.

Skills

Jenkins

Linux/Unix

Git

Python

Bash

Agile development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture, seeks a Systems Engineer to manage applications infrastructure across networks. You will design, install, configure, and test operating systems, and ensure security compliance with automated testing and CI/CD practices.

You will monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance, implement backups and DR plans, and collaborate with developers to deliver robust solutions. Strong scripting and agile experience preferred.