Software Installation Engineer

Linuxconfig; Northern, San Diego (KY, CA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks a Software Installation Engineer to perform onsite software installations, system configurations, data migrations, and testing across project environments. You will help project managers with site surveys, quality controls, and documentation while coordinating with local lab teams to resolve networking and access issues.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 8+ years in software installation, strong Linux (RHEL) and scripting skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3 years of equivalent experience evaluated case by case.
• 8+ years of experience with software installation as required.
• Experience with CompTIA A+/Server+/Security+, CCT Routing & Switching.
• Proficient in installing, configuring and operating RHEL.
• Strong Linux CLI and scripting (Python/Go/Bash).
• Experience with HPE/HP hardware platforms and networking gear.
• Networking proficiency: routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, wireless controllers.
• Familiar with MS Office suite and enterprise tools (LCAM, ASAP, Oracle).
• Knowledge of RMF/STIGs and NIST controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite software installations at customer facilities and in local lab.
• Configure systems and perform data migrations and verifications.
• Support project managers with site surveys and quality control strategies; draft docs.
• Provide weekly project status updates and inputs to customer reports.
• Collaborate with lab teams to troubleshoot networking, apps, and access issues.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math

3+ years equivalent experience

Tools

RHEL

Python

Go

Bash

HPE hardware

Networking (routers/switches/firewalls)

VPNs/Wireless controllers

MS Office/Oracle/LCAM/ASAP

Terraform/CI/CD basics

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people.Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Job Description

The Software Installation Engineer conducts onsite software installations at customer facilities and in support of the local lab environment. This individual will be required to do system and network configurations, data migrations, and system verifications/testing on all iterations of the project software. In addition, this person will support project managers with site surveys, defining and implementing quality control strategies, and draft project documentation related to the software installations. Weekly updates on the status of projects and weekly inputs to the status reports for customers are required. Additionally, this person will also work with local team members in our lab to troubleshoot and resolve system problems related to networking, applications, and system access.

Here's what you need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, related field; or 3 years of equivalent experience or equivalent military experience (requires case by case review).
• 8+ years of experience with software installation.
• Experience in the following areas:
  • CompTIA A+, CompTIA Server+, Security +, CCT Routing & Switching, Cisco Certified Technician Routing & Switching.
  • Proficient in the installation, configuration, and operations of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
  • Adept with Linux command line and scripting in Python/Go/Bash.
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Hewlett Packard Inc (HP) hardware platforms.
  • Proficient in computer networking to include media converters, printers, firewalls, proxies, and/or various networking protocols.
  • Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel, Access PowerPoint, Outlook, LCAM, ASAP, Oracle.
  • Configuring routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless controllers.
  • Managing QoS and routing protocols (OSPF/BGP).
  • Monitoring network health, conduct capacity/performance tuning, and troubleshoot outages.
  • Implementing network segmentation, NAC, and security controls; support zero trust architectures.
  • Creating network diagrams, asset inventories, and change control documentation.
  • Linux/Windows ops, CI/CD, infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform), and monitoring stacks.
  • Familiarity with RMF, STIGs, NIST controls.
• Candidates should be willing and able to travel to customer sites both CONUS and OCONUS.

Bonus points if you have

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

Security clearance

• Active Secret security clearance is required, and must be willing and able to upgrade to TS/SCI.

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$106,300 - $221,100 USD

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