Cloud Operator
About The Position
Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud Operator to support a mission-driven, highly automated cloud environment. The role requires strong Microsoft Windows and Linux administration experience and involves operating and enhancing an Infrastructure-as-Code ecosystem, ensuring secure and reliable system performance across controlled interfaces, and contributing to full lifecycle IT delivery for a federal mission partner. The Cloud Operator applies configuration management principles and engineering lifecycle best practices to maintain secure, resilient systems. The position supports Windows Server 2016/2019 and RHEL 7/8 environments, COTS and GOTS applications, and production enterprise systems such as firewalls, file servers, and security monitoring tools. It also provides responsive technical support and helps secure, manage, troubleshoot, and deliver cloud-based solutions.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of progressive systems administration experience.
- At least 2 years of hands-on Windows or Linux system administration experience.
- Experience supporting cloud environments, including securing, managing, troubleshooting, and delivering cloud-based solutions.
- Experience working in a DevSecOps environment using configuration management, automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or 4 years of equivalent professional or military experience in lieu of a degree.
- Active Secret clearance or higher.
Nice To Haves
- AWS cloud experience.
- Experience scripting with PowerShell and/or Bash.
- Familiarity with Jira Service Management and JQL.
- Experience with Microsoft Identity & Access Management configuration.
- Knowledge of Group Policy administration.
- Working understanding of certificate services, CA/PKI infrastructure, and related security technologies.
- Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Apply configuration management principles and engineering lifecycle best practices to maintain secure and resilient systems.
- Implement, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and document system configurations across Windows Server 2016/2019 and RHEL 7/8 environments.
- Harden operating systems and services to meet federal security and compliance standards.
- Manage and maintain COTS and GOTS applications to ensure operational readiness.
- Sustain production enterprise systems, including firewalls, file servers, and security monitoring tools supporting a large user community.
- Provide responsive, customer-focused technical support in writing and by phone to diagnose and resolve issues.
- Operate and enhance an Infrastructure-as-Code ecosystem and support full lifecycle IT delivery.
- Support cloud environments by securing, managing, and troubleshooting cloud-based solutions.
Benefits
- The company offers a wide variety of benefits.
- Hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
