Accenturefederalservices The COTS System Administrator supports implementation and sustainment of a Commercial-off-the-Shelf physical access system, providing technical direction and vendor coordination. This role operates within Agile methodologies and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure system compatibility and operational readiness.
Responsibilities
Provide development and O&M support for a production system during core and non‐core hours to meet mission requirements.
Assist with installation, configuration, and validation of the COTS application in both test and production environments.
Coordinate and collaborate with cross‐functional teams including networking, server/VM operations, identity and access management, and application owners.
Evaluate system requirements, dependencies, and integration points to confirm compatibility and operational readiness.
Support essential infrastructure activities such as:
Compute: server/VM provisioning, configuration, and tuning.
Database: work with database teams to configure, query, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server instances.
Identity & Access: authentication/authorization, single sign‐on, and knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID.
Integration: API frameworks including Microsoft Graph for data exchange and interoperability.
Prepare documentation required for accreditation, compliance, and security assessments.
Develop and maintain detailed system documentation (installation guides, baselines, operational procedures).
Qualification
PortsOperating Windows and/or Linux serversScripting experience (PowerShellStrong understanding of accreditationAs required by local law$91Equal Employment Opportunity StatementRequesting An Accommodation
Required
Broad technical experience across networking, servers, virtualization, identity management, and system integration.
Solid understanding of relational database concepts and hands‐on experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
5+ years working experience with the following:
Ports, protocols, firewalls, and network connectivity troubleshooting.
Operating Windows and/or Linux servers, including VMware or Hyper‐V virtual machine platforms.
Supporting COTS software deployments in government environments.
Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, or similar) for automation/integration.
Working knowledge of identity services including Microsoft Entra ID.
Strong understanding of accreditation, compliance, and security assessment processes.
Ability to interpret technical requirements, identify gaps, and coordinate resolution with specialized teams.
Active Top Secret clearance and willingness to work onsite in DC.
Experience working with Certipath TrustVisitor or similar identity‐validation platforms.
Preferred
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$91,300—$184,900 USD
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