Network Engineer
Accenture Federal Services delivers a range of innovative, tech-enabled services for the U.S. Federal Government to address the complex, sensitive challenges of national security and intelligence missions.
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Job Description:
We are seeking a TS/SCI cleared, well-rounded Windows and VMware engineer to support an on-premise virtual environment and cloud-based systems. You will be a member of a team of 10 engineers managing, maintaining, and securing vSphere resources, Windows Active Directory, and Windows Servers on two heterogeneous Research and Development (R&D) networks. These accredited networks are supported at two locations and provide private/public cloud services to a set of highly technical projects tackling some of DoD’s hardest data challenges. Services range from core services (Active Directory, VMWare, networks) to big data solutions such as Elasticsearch, AWS, and Azure. The ideal candidate needs to balance the agility of introducing new innovative services while maintaining the infrastructure to ensure the accreditation of the networks. The candidate will be responsible for supporting custom solutions throughout the IT project life-cycle, including refining requirements, creating design documentation, creating instructions and deployment plans, and providing O&M support. Project assignments will vary based on skill level and may include engineering geographically dispersed services, integrating services into public, private and hybrid cloud environments, engineering solutions to be deployed via automated CM tools and hardening the solutions to address security and SCAP compliance. Should have a desire to learn something new every day and share it with others so the whole team can grow.
Here's what you need:
- Ability to administer, configure and secure ESXi, vCenter, VSAN, and related storage
- Ability to administer, configure, and secure Windows Servers and Workstations, troubleshoot GPOs, Administer DNS, and use Powershell to automate processes.
- DoD 8570.1 Certification (e.g., Security+)
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent IT certified experience.
Bonus points if you have:
- Cisco switches, Dell PowerEdge servers, and storage appliances
- Linux administration in CentOS, Ubuntu, bash scripting
- Provisioning tools such as Ansible / Ansible Tower,
- Cloud or System Design Related Certifications (AWS, RHCA, and/or VCP )
- Python, Java, Bash, or have Software Development experience
Security Clearance:
- Must currently possess an active US government TS/SCI security clearance.
As required by the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, Accenture Federal Services provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of Colorado only, the range of starting pay for this role is $88,100 - $123,400 and information on benefits offered is here.
Eligibility Requirements
US Citizenship required.
Important information
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 and with Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role. Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
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