Federal - Linux System Administrator

Job description

Organization: Accenture Federal Services

Location: San Antonio, TX

Great outcomes are everything. It's what drives us to turn bold ideas into breakthrough solutions that solve the toughest problems fast--the first time. So you can change how people work and live.

The San Antonio Delivery Center is part of the Accenture's US Delivery Center organization, which is comprised of six delivery centers that create client value through innovative technology solutions primarily focused in Application Outsourcing, ERP solutions, Information Management Services, and Net Centric solutions.

Our San Antonio Delivery Center employees can expect to:
· work with cutting edge technology
· deliver high-quality solutions across multiple industries
· work on a variety of projects ranging in both size and scope
· receive continuous training and career development

The LINUX System Administrator provides technical and operational support for the day to day operations of the windows/linux server infrastructure.

· Installs, configures, and troubleshoots operating systems and related software to ensure application servers are built and maintained to meet business service levels
· Responsible for monitoring systems operations efficiencies through the use of automation and configuration of infrastructure management tools.
· Provides support on the planning and implementation of all required preventative and reactive maintenance activities such as Windows updates, patches etc.
· Provides support on adding/removing users from network, resetting passwords
· Updates operations documentation, and documents installation instructions Installs, configures, and troubleshoots operating systems and related software to ensure application servers are built and maintained
· Monitors Licensing and Support Contracts on current systems procuring hardware/software to support the shared project infrastructure
· Manage relationship with application vendors and ensure they are meeting all service levels and responsibilities
· Reports to the Project Lead on the project. Administratively reports to Tech Arch Capability Lead

Desired profile

Basic Qualifications:

·  US Citizen
·  Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
·  Minimum 3 years of experience on LINUX environments.
·  Security+ IAT Certification required

Preferred Qualifications:

·  Working knowledge of VMware (VMware5.1) and virtualization and Network Hardware
·  Bachelor's degree in a technical area

An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require now or in the future sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Accenture is a federal contractor, an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.