Senior Systems Administrator - AWS/Linux, Security-Focused

Accenture Federal Services; Washington; On-site; USD 79,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in Crystal City, VA seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to lead and manage a mixed Windows and Red Hat Linux environment in AWS. You will drive security hardening, disaster recovery, RBAC, and automated operations while mentoring junior admins and serving as the primary escalation point.

This onsite role requires an Active Secret clearance, a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of hands-on experience, and proficiency in Linux and AWS.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on systems administration experience.
• Proficient in Linux and AWS administration.
• Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain SSBI.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows and RHEL systems across AWS, including server provisioning, patching, and compliance (STIG).
• Manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies and ensure infrastructure resilience.
• Oversee user and permission management (RBAC, AD, ACLs, auditing) and enforce privilege management best practices.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, network analysis, and performance optimization within the AWS environment.
• Drive security hardening, documentation, and adherence to compliance frameworks.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and collaborate closely with Cyber Security.
• Automate operational tasks using Bash, PowerShell, and related scripting tools.

Skills

Windows administration

Linux administration

AWS administration

Security

Scripting - Bash/PowerShell

Active Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

RBAC

Job description

Accenture Federal Services in Crystal City, VA seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to lead and manage a mixed Windows and Red Hat Linux environment in AWS. You will drive security hardening, disaster recovery, RBAC, and automated operations while mentoring junior admins and serving as the primary escalation point.

This onsite role requires an Active Secret clearance, a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of hands-on experience, and proficiency in Linux and AWS.