Systems Engineer - NNSA OST

Accenture Federal Services
Albuquerque, NM
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with server and virtualization management and cybersecurity compliance, this role is best suited for individuals with a background in federal government or defense sectors and a preference for hands-on technical work in Albuquerque, NM.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in federal government or defense sectors and a background in server and virtualization management
    — “helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer”
  • Professionals who are familiar with compliance frameworks and have a strong grasp of cybersecurity practices
    — “Knowledge of compliance frameworks to maintain secure and resilient systems.”
  • Individuals with hands-on technical skills in database administration and disaster recovery planning
    — “Exposure to database administration, including performance tuning, storage allocation, and restoration testing.”

Things to consider

  • Compensation ranges are specific to certain states and may not apply to Albuquerque, NM.
    — “The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:$81,000—$162,400 USD”
  • The role emphasizes a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.
    — “we have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with patch management and STIG hardening in your resume and interviews.
    — “implementing patch management strategies, applying STIG hardening procedures”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage backup and recovery processes for databases.
    — “Administer, tune, and validate backup and recovery processes for databases.”
  • Demonstrate your exposure to virtualization technologies and server environments.
    — “Familiarity with tools such as VMware, Hyper-V, or other virtualization technologies.”
  • Demonstrate experience with vulnerability management platforms and remediation processes.
    — “Experience with vulnerability management platforms and patch deployment solutions.”
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What success looks like

  • ensures optimal system performance
  • implements patch management strategies
Typical background
IT operationscybersecurity

Skills & requirements

Required

Server AdministrationVirtualizationPatch ManagementSecurity ComplianceDatabase Administration

Preferred

Cybersecurity PracticesDisaster Recovery Planning

Stack & domain

Server OperationsVirtualizationPatch ManagementSTIG HardeningVulnerability RemediationDatabase AdministrationCybersecurityBackup OperationsDisaster RecoveryProblem-solvingTeamworkResponsibilityAdaptabilityCollaborationServer Management

About the role

Original posting from Accenture Federal Services via Greenhouse

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!

Who you'll be:

As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the comprehensive operation, administration, and maintenance of both physical and virtual server environments. Your role will ensure optimal system performance through effective management of server infrastructure and virtualization platforms. Your expertise will be crucial in implementing patch management strategies, applying STIG hardening procedures, and addressing vulnerabilities through effective remediation.

What you'll do:

Perform server and virtualization Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OA&M) for all assigned physical and virtual systems.

Manage patch deployment, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) hardening, and vulnerability remediation, including Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) tracking.

Administer, tune, and validate backup and recovery processes for databases.

Oversee storage allocation, conduct backup operations, and perform restoration testing.

Ensure optimal performance and security of server environments by addressing vulnerabilities and applying compliance frameworks.

What you need:

Familiarity with tools such as VMware, Hyper-V, or other virtualization technologies.

Experience with vulnerability management platforms and patch deployment solutions.

Knowledge of compliance frameworks to maintain secure and resilient systems.

Exposure to database administration, including performance tuning, storage allocation, and restoration testing.

Background in cybersecurity practices, backup operations, and disaster recovery planning.

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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. 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. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:$81,000—$162,400 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An 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.

Other Employment Statements 

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.

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 (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.

Source: Accenture Federal Services careers (Greenhouse)

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