Senior Systems Administrator: Zero-Trust & IaC Expert

Accenture PLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Systems Administrator (SME) to lead enterprise systems architecture, infrastructure modernization, and zero-trust security across cross‑enclave environments. You will drive IaC, governance, and automation while ensuring resilient, secure operations.

The role requires 10+ years in systems administration, expertise in Windows/Linux, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), with a focus on security and compliance across large-scale federal infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in systems administration and infrastructure management.
• Extensive experience supporting Windows, Linux, and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Expertise with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of system monitoring, disaster recovery, backup solutions, and performance optimization.
• Deep understanding of enterprise security controls, compliance requirements, and infrastructure governance.
• Proven ability to lead enterprise infrastructure initiatives and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal authority for enterprise systems architecture and infrastructure modernization.
• Lead the design, automation, and optimization of highly available infrastructure environments.
• Implement zero-trust security principles and cross-enclave interoperability solutions.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management initiatives across the enterprise.
• Establish and enforce governance frameworks for disaster recovery and compliance automation.
• Provide strategic technical leadership for enterprise security and operational resilience initiatives.
• Optimize infrastructure for scalability, performance, and security across complex environments.
• Guide teams on best practices for system administration, automation, and infrastructure management.

Skills

IaC expertise

Configuration management

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Windows & Linux

Hybrid-cloud

Cloud platforms

Disaster recovery

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Job description

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Systems Administrator (SME) to lead enterprise systems architecture, infrastructure modernization, and zero-trust security across cross‑enclave environments. You will drive IaC, governance, and automation while ensuring resilient, secure operations.

The role requires 10+ years in systems administration, expertise in Windows/Linux, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), with a focus on security and compliance across large-scale federal infrastructure.