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Accenture

Federal - Platform Engineering Associate Manager

Arlington, VA

Organization: Accenture Federal Services

Location: Washington, DC

We are:
Accenture Federal Services, helping our federal clients tackle their toughest challenges while unleashing their fullest potential...and then some. What makes our approach so unique? Operating from the nation's capital, we bring together commercial innovation and leading-edge technologies to deliver an integrated and interactive experience that far exceeds expectations. How? Our passion meets purpose! Through our diverse culture and inclusive thinking, we embrace our employees' ideas taking them from concept to practical solutions. Not to mention, we sleep well at night knowing our work directly impacts and improves the way the world works. We keep our tech smarts sharp by providing abundant training and certification opportunities. Are you ready to learn and grow in a career, while making a difference?

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You are:
Ateacherand problem solver. Skilled inmaking sense of thecomplex for the average Joe and Jane to understand. Always up for a challenge, you can take any complicated data mess from drab to fab and turn it into a descriptive story. Whether it's building dashboards, using algorithms to create images, or identifying trends, you totally geek out. Unlike the rest, you have an edge that allows you to see and apply your work through a human lens. You know some people are visual learners and just need to see things on paper to get it. Ready to work with some of the brightest minds in this space? Then join us, where you'll be able to create solutions for clients that bring data to life!

The Work:

In collaboration with the technology team, the Platform Engineer will be responsible for automation, DevOps, data infrastructure and platform including the operations and management of Windows and Linux servers in an IaaS environment on the cloud.

To be successful in this role a person should have experience with the following:

• Experience with Windows Server 2012 R2 and Window Server 2016

Provisioning storage, compute and configuring cloud hyperscaler features

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux

• Operating system updates and security patching

• Driver management

• Active Directory configuration including group policy, security groups, ADFS, and application single sign on configurations

• Data backups and disaster recovery

• Providing technical support to system users

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Qualifications

Here is what you need:

• 1+ years' experience on AWS, GCP or Azure cloud infrastructure

• 3+ years' experience with data, DevOps, network and security solutions

• 5 years' experience working in production IT environments with a high data volume

Bonus Points If:

• AWS, GCP or Azure certification

• 5 years' experience with cloud native data platforms

• Proven experience designing and deploying cloud services in a high-performance, high-data volume production environment

• Experience with container and serverless technologies.

• Knowledge of configuration management, DevOps and orchestration tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly

The Extras:

One more thing, this role requires US Citizenship

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.

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 (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Accenture is a Federal Contractor and 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.

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.

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.

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

For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement .

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009, send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

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.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

Job ID: AccentureInc-R00005728
Employment Type: Other