Systems Administrator - SME
Accenturefederalservices · Chantilly, VA
About this role
**Systems Administrator - SME** **Who you are** The Systems Administrator (SME) serves as the principal authority for enterprise systems architecture, infrastructure modernization, and zero-trust security implementation. You lead the design, automation, optimization, and governance of highly available infrastructure environments across complex, cross-enclave systems—driving resilient, scalable, and secure operations. **What you do** - Serve as the principal authority for enterprise systems architecture and infrastructure modernization. - Lead the design, automation, and optimization of highly available infrastructure environments. - Implement zero-trust security principles and cross-enclave interoperability solutions. - Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management initiatives across the enterprise. - Establish and enforce governance frameworks for disaster recovery and compliance automation. - Provide strategic technical leadership for enterprise security and operational resilience initiatives. - Optimize infrastructure for scalability, performance, and security across complex environments. - Guide teams on best practices for system administration, automation, and infrastructure management. **What you need** - Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. - Minimum of 10 years of experience in systems administration and infrastructure management. - Extensive experience supporting Windows, Linux, and hybrid-cloud environments. - Expertise with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef. - Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. - Strong knowledge of system monitoring, disaster recovery, backup solutions, and performance optimization. - Deep understanding of enterprise security controls, compliance requirements, and infrastructure governance. - Proven ability to lead enterprise infrastructure initiatives and technical teams. **Nice to have** - Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field. - Experience supporting federal, defense, intelligence, or highly regulated environments. - Expertise in zero-trust architecture and secure infrastructure design. - Experience with containerized platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes. - Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator/Architect, RHCE, VMware, CISSP, or similar. - Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise automation frameworks. **Eligibility requirement** - Active Top Secret Clearance **Pay range (where required)** $106,300 — $221,100 USD
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