Systems Engineer - NNSA OST

accenturefederalservices; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 81,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Systems Engineer to oversee the comprehensive operation, administration, and maintenance of both physical and virtual server environments, ensuring optimal performance and security for mission critical systems.

The role covers patch management, STIG hardening, vulnerability remediation, and POA&M tracking, plus backup and recovery testing, storage allocation, and disaster recovery planning, using VMware/Hyper-V and other virtualization tools to defend

Qualifications

• Familiarity with VMware/Hyper-V virtualization.
• Experience with vulnerability management and patch deployment.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks for secure systems.
• Experience in database administration, performance tuning, and restoration testing.
• Background in cybersecurity and disaster recovery planning.

Responsibilities

• Perform server and virtualization OA&M for all assigned physical and virtual systems.
• Manage patch deployment, STIG hardening, and vulnerability remediation including POA&M tracking.
• Administer, tune, and validate backup and recovery processes for databases.
• Oversee storage allocation, conduct backup operations, and perform restoration testing.
• Ensure security and compliance across server environments.

Skills

VMware

Hyper-V

Vulnerability management

Patch deployment

Compliance frameworks

Database administration

Backup operations

Disaster recovery

Cybersecurity practices

Backup testing

Tools

POA&M tracking

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.

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. 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, 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.

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