System Administrator

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The System Administrator is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and security of the platform infrastructure.

• Perform hands‑on system administration tasks, including managing user accounts, permissions, and system configurations in accordance with established operational policies.
• Implement and maintain system monitoring tools, configure and manage backup and recovery systems, and automate routine administrative tasks using scripting and automation tools.
• Conduct regular system health checks, apply system updates and patches to mitigate vulnerabilities, and serve as a primary point of contact for troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
• The System Administrator will maintain system documentation, monitor system logs for performance and security anomalies, and participate in on‑call rotations to ensure 24/7 platform availability.

• Candidates must meet one of the following three areas:
  • Advanced Degree:
    • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in one of the following fields:
      Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering.
  • Equivalent Training:
    Completion of one of the following accepted training programs:
    • M0923 W1
    • A-102-5888
    • A-102-5599 (SNOOP)
    • C-150-1401
    • W-150-4575
    • S-250-1095
    • A-531-0022
    • A-531-0009
    • A-531-0045
    • A-113-0381
    • A-113-0381
    • A-113-0342
    • A-121-0594 (P/L)
    • A-104-0084
    • A-150-4219 (P/L)
    • A-150-9020 (P/L)
    • C-531-0038
  • Professional Certification:
    Holding one of these certifications:
    • SecurityX / CASP+
    • CCNP Security
    • CCSP
    • FITSP-O
    • GFACT
• 8 years of experience in enterprise system administration and automation
• Experience with STIG
• Experience with Linux, Unix or Windows
• Must meet DoD 8140 requirements

• Experience with VMware/VSphere for virtual machine management.
• Experience with AIX
• Experience with Server management, Group policy, Security, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers
• Experience with Supported Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers. Created partitions, hardened, configured connectivity, etc

• 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, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and 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.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$106,300—$221,100 USD

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