System Administrator
Accenture Federal Services, Virginia, MN, United States
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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.
What you’ll do
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 you’ll need
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+)
Bonus points if you have
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
Clearance
Active Secret security clearance
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, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is $100,200—$203,400 USD. 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.
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. Accenture Federal Services is an equal employment opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer for veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, or is consistent with the company's legal duty to furnish information.
Requesting 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 interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.
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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.
What you’ll do
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 you’ll need
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+)
Bonus points if you have
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
Clearance
Active Secret security clearance
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, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is $100,200—$203,400 USD. 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.
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. Accenture Federal Services is an equal employment opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer for veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, or is consistent with the company's legal duty to furnish information.
Requesting 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 interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.
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