System Administrator

Accenture Federal Services

10h

About The Position

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!
The System Administrator is responsible for installing, configuring, securing, and maintaining software, hardware, and system infrastructure across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments. This role includes monitoring system performance, managing user access and security policies, implementing security controls, maintaining reliable backup and recovery processes, resolving technical issues, and documenting system configurations.

Requirements

• 4 years of experience in Windows Server, Linux, and/or macOS environments
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, and LAN/WAN configurations
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper‑V
• Experience with firewalls, anti‑virus software, and/or data security practices
• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages such as PowerShell or Bash
• Valid DoD 8570 certification (ex: Sec+)
• Active Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS or Azure
• Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
• Experience with monitoring and alerting tools such as Splunk, LogRhythm, or Prometheus
• Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing

Responsibilities

• Install and configure software and hardware, including operating systems (Windows, Linux) and server infrastructure
• Monitor system performance and manage resources to prevent bottlenecks and ensure uptime
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and security policies such as Active Directory
• Implement security controls, firewalls, and security patches to protect data and infrastructure
• Develop and maintain secure, reliable backup and recovery systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and networking issues for users
• Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and network diagrams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees