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Accenture

Federal - Lead Microsoft Systems Engineer

Arlington, VA

Organization: Accenture Federal Services
Location: Metro DC area


We are:
Accenture Federal Services, bringing together commercial innovation with the latest technology to unleash the potential for our federal clients. Every day we bring bold thinking and diverse disciplines to solve problems in new ways. We thrive in a world of constant change. Ready to learn as much as you can We'll give you numerous opportunities from informal training sessions to courses and certifications to keep your tech smarts sharp.

You are:
The person who will provide the best of engineering knowledge and experience, to assess new technologies, and design and engineer innovative technical solutions.

The work:

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Systems Engineering Lead supports for the installation and maintenance of Accenture's Task Management Solution developed on the Microsoft Dynamics Platform. The solution has been deployed and use by our clients located in the continental U.S., Europe and Asia for almost 15 years. The Microsoft (MS) Systems Engineer supporting the role will be working with multiple MS technologies including Dynamics, SharePoint, SQL, Active Directory, Active Directory Federation Services, load balancing (software or hardware), Exchange, and IaaS/SaaS offerings including Azure Active Directory, Dynamics Online and Office 365.

Responsibilities:
- Lead Dynamics/TMT solution installation, configuration, and troubleshooting activities
- Develop installation plan through coordination with clients and the project team
- Assist client in development and implementation of sustainment plan for the deployed solution
- Conduct training and provide desk-side support for client technical support staff
- Document solution configuration for the client
- Manage client expectations regarding solution functionality and deployment process
- Provide client Help Desk support, including remote or telephone-based support activities
- Prepare project status reports
- Support testing of new version releases and updates to installation documentation
- Collaborates with Leadership Team to review and contribute to Product Roadmaps
- Ability to identify the organizational impact of the technical solution architecture
- Provides technical leadership to the engineering team when necessary
- Provides expert knowledge of product architecture, serving as Subject Matter Expert to business, operations, and technology teams

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Qualifications

Here's what you need:
  • Demonstrated experience as a technical lead
  • CompTIA SECURITY+ certification (or higher certification)
  • Strong core knowledge of Microsoft products and technology
  • MS Active Directory design and implementation experience
  • Windows Server technology administration and maintenance
  • Microsoft PowerShell experience, with a focus on automation.
  • Demonstrates extensive web based .Net Application support in a SQL Server environment.
  • Firewall boundary, DNS support
  • SharePoint Administration
  • Experience working with T-SQL queries (writing/debugging)
  • Experience troubleshooting experience for both routine and complex problems
Bonus points if you have:
  • Bachelor's Degree preferable
  • Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Important information
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.

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

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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.

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

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

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Job ID: AccentureInc-00983202
Employment Type: Other