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**Job Description:**

Accenture Federal Services National Security Portfolio (NSP) is seeking a highly motivated, Information Systems Security Administrator to support the integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of a Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) system to provide maritime domain awareness in Northern Africa. The system will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating security information to enhance the security and force protection of maritime boundaries, natural resources, and strategic ports. The ideal candidate will work as part of an integrated team based in greater Boston, Massachusetts area, and be ready for hands-on support of the cybersecurity mission. This role is in support of a large, force protection system involving Microsoft, Linux, and Virtualized (VMware) services. Working as part of a team, candidates will implement and administer security-relevant features of the enterprise system.

**The Work:**

Provides technical support for the operating systems and their successful integration with the hardware and applications software across the enterprise

Configures administrator and service accounts, maintains system documentation, tunes system performance, installs system software

Supports hardware, software, and services procurement initiatives as directed

Maintain workstations and servers by deploy monthly patches and virus definition updates along with any major changes needing to be made to ensure security standards are being maintained

Assist in policy development and other aspects of information assurance as directed

Support installation, upgrades, and maintenance for operating systems and applications; providing supporting data and documentation for systems and applications accreditation processes and change requests

Administer Active Directory services, member servers and storage; integrate new technologies into new and existing systems, including the transition and migration of enterprise systems

Isolate and resolve complex hardware and software problems involving applications, operating systems, hardware, systems infrastructure, etc.

Manage and execute projects approved and documented in Jira

Perform systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks; systems management including account monitoring, security, operating system installation, and other local area system administration related functions

Utilize a variety of means, and command line tools (PowerShell) to troubleshoot and remediate basic to complex systems hardware, software, and configuration issues on assigned systems, networks, Active Directory

Support disaster recovery and COOP plans, systems, and operations

Provide input to in-progress IT projects and maintain effective communications with leadership

Participate in special projects and day?to?day operations

Implement applicable security controls for various operating systems and applications, applicable security standards and frameworks

Support the development and maintenance of system documentation

Develop reports and similar analytical products to support vulnerability assessments and facilitate external Audits

Assist in a secure change management process and related CCBs

**Here's what you need:**

7 years cyber security experience

DoD 8570 IAT Level II

Familiarity with administering Windows, Linux, VMWare, and Cisco network devices, in an enterprise or tactical environment

Demonstrated experience and competency with the Microsoft Office Suite. E.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

Understanding of classified networks, systems, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations

**Bonus points if you have:**

Relevant IT Certifications such as MCSA, MCSE, or equivalent updated role-based certification

Experience implementing a robust Security Event and Incident Management (SEIM) system

Experience with the NSAs Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSFC) program

Knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, CNSSI 1253, FIPS 199 and NIST SP 800-53

Vendor management experience

Experience in Risk Management-Experience doing Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) tracking

Knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, CNSSI 1253, FIPS 199 and NIST SP 800-53

Experience in Risk Management-Experience doing Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) tracking

1 years of experience with Nessus/ACAS

**Security Clearance:**

Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York, or Washington State as set forth below and information on benefits offered is here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits)

**Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role:**

California: $105,200 - $196,500

Colorado: $105,200 - $169,700

New York: $97,300 - $196,500

Washington: $112,100 - $180,700

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