Cloud Operator

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud Operator with strong Microsoft Windows and Linux administration experience to support a mission-driven, highly automated cloud environment. In this role, you will operate and enhance an Infrastructure-as-Code ecosystem, ensure secure and reliable system performance across controlled interfaces, and contribute to full lifecycle IT delivery for a dynamic federal mission partner.

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 such as firewalls, file servers, and security monitoring tools supporting a large user community; Provide responsive, customer-focused technical support, both in writing and via phone, to quickly diagnose and resolve issues; Operate and enhance an Infrastructure-as-Code ecosystem; Ensure secure and reliable system performance across controlled interfaces; Contribute to full lifecycle IT delivery for a federal mission partner

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of progressive systems administration experience; Minimum of 2 years of hands-on Windows or Linux system administration; Experience supporting cloud environments (AWS preferred), 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); Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States

Nice to have

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

Benefits

Wide variety of benefits offered by Accenture Federal Services