Systems Administrator

Accenture Federal Services; Maryland; On-site; USD 111,900 - 141,300; Full time

Job summary

A federal technology services provider is looking for a Systems Administrator to manage IT infrastructure and provide hands-on support. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience along with at least five years of experience in system administration. DoD 8570 level 2 certifications, such as Security+ CE or CCNA Security, are required, along with an active TS/SCI clearance. This is a full-time position located in Maryland offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a System Administrator.
• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline from an accredited college is required. Experience may substitute for degree.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT system infrastructure and support day-to-day operations.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 problem identification and resolution.
• Configure and manage Linux/RHEL and Windows operating systems.

Skills

System Administration

Troubleshooting

Linux/RHEL

Windows Operating Systems

Network Components Management

User Account Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

DoD 8570 level 2 qualifications

Job description

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The System Administrator will provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology systems.

Responsibilities

• Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day‑to‑day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to management and internal customers.
• Configures and manages Linux/RHEL and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing enhancements to improve reliability and performance
• Monitor daily operations of applications and infrastructure
• Perform system maintenance tasks including patches and updates
• Troubleshoot and resolve application technical issues
• Assist with user account management and security administration
• Support system backups and recovery procedures
• Help maintain system documentation and operational procedures
• Participate in testing during upgrades and implementations
• Generate system reports and analyze performance metrics
• Respond to user support requests related to system functionality

Basic Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a System Administrator
• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline from an accredited college university is required. Five years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Meeting DoD 8570 level 2 qualifications, which would be any of the following certifications:
  • Security+ CE
  • CCNA Security
  • CySA+
  • GICSP
  • GSEC
  • CND: EC‑Council’s Certified Network Defender (CND)

Clearance

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required.

Compensation

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, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, 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, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$111,900—$141,300 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.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an affirmative action employer for veterans and individuals with disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

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Other Employment Statements

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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.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting