Systems Engineer - mid-level

About the role

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!

Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, and test operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
• Proactively monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to ensure high availability.
• Implement and maintain robust security measures, backup strategies, and disaster recovery plans.
• Develop custom scripts to automate tasks and improve system efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across hardware, software, and network components.
• Work closely with developers, management, and other departments to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for system architecture, procedures, and support.
• Research and assess emerging technologies for potential upgrades or new implementations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
• 2+ years of experience in system engineering, testing, or DevOps roles.
• Proven experience configuring CI/CD pipelines and automated testing tools.
• Strong working knowledge of Jenkins, Linux/Unix, version control (Git), and scripting languages (Python, Bash, or similar).
• Familiarity with Agile development practices.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with test frameworks.
• Strategic thinking and big-picture perspective.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• A passion for IT and continuous learning.

Pay

The base pay range for this position in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is $78,300—$149,000 USD.