Systems Engineer

Accenture Federal Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 81,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks a Systems Engineer to manage the operation, administration, and maintenance of server environments, both physical and virtual. You will implement patch management, STIG hardening, and remediation while ensuring data integrity and security.

The role requires experience with virtualization tools, vulnerability management, and backup/recovery planning to sustain compliant, high-performing systems across federal environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in OA&M for server infrastructures and virtualization environments.
• Familiarity with patch deployment strategies and STIG hardening.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management practices and remediation workflows.
• Experience with security/compliance frameworks for resilient systems.
• Background in backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.

Responsibilities

• Perform OA&M for all physical and virtual systems, including server and virtualization environments.
• Manage patch deployment, STIG hardening, and vulnerability remediation with POA&M tracking.
• Administer, tune, and validate database backup and recovery processes.
• Oversee storage allocation, backup operations, and restoration testing.
• Address vulnerabilities and apply compliance frameworks to ensure security and performance.

Skills

Patch management

Vulnerability remediation

Security best practices

Disaster recovery planning

Backup operations

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

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!

Who you'll be

As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the comprehensive operation, administration, and maintenance of both physical and virtual server environments. Your role will ensure optimal system performance through effective management of server infrastructure and virtualization platforms. Your expertise will be crucial in implementing patch management strategies, applying STIG hardening procedures, and addressing vulnerabilities through effective remediation.

What you'll do

Perform server and virtualization Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OA&M) for all assigned physical and virtual systems. Manage patch deployment, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) hardening, and vulnerability remediation, including Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) tracking. Administer, tune, and validate backup and recovery processes for databases. Oversee storage allocation, conduct backup operations, and perform restoration testing. Ensure optimal performance and security of server environments by addressing vulnerabilities and applying compliance frameworks.

What you need

Familiarity with tools such as VMware, Hyper-V, or other virtualization technologies. Experience with vulnerability management platforms and patch deployment solutions. Knowledge of compliance frameworks to maintain secure and resilient systems. Exposure to database administration, including performance tuning, storage allocation, and restoration testing. Background in cybersecurity practices, backup operations, and disaster recovery planning.

Security Clearance

Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position. 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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. 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.

Benefits

Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is: $81,000 - $162,400 USD.

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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 Affiarmative 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

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the inte