Hiring: System Administrator Company: Accenture Federal Services Location: Arlington, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 13:22:54 Target Skills & Keywords : Linux, RHEL, Red Hat, Security Clearance About the job Experience: •8 years of experience in enterprise system administration and automation Required Skills: •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. •Master’s degree or Ph.D. in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering. Qualifications: •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 •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. Compensation: •$106,300 - $221,100 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!