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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Administrator - Senior (Winchester, VA) - **Company:** Accenture - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $106,300.0 - $221,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Web Servers, Identity and Access Management, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Virtualization Technology, Enterprise Software Applications, System Availability, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Containerization, Performance Monitor, Network Server, Docker - **Published:** June 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/C28B65BB759D42C4BBD2F8193011E803/job/ ## About the Role We are seeking a skilled Systems Administrator with a strong background in security compliance, configuration auditing, and system hardening. The ideal candidate has experience designing, documenting, and maintaining system configurations, technical processes, and operational standards. You will have experience leading or supporting large-scale deployments, migrations, or modernization initiatives, as well as hands-on expertise managing AWS resources such as EC2, VPC, IAM, and S3. You should bring knowledge of virtualization platforms, cloud technologies, or hybrid environments, along with familiarity in automation and scripting tools used for configuration management or system orchestration. Experience working in ITIL-aligned environments, supporting process improvement initiatives, and participating in security assessments, compliance audits, or authority-to-operate activities is also highly desirable., * 8+ years of professional hands on experience administering and supporting enterprise operating systems (Windows, Linux, or both). * Proven experience leading system upgrades, patching cycles, and major infrastructure changes in a production environment. * Demonstrated expertise in performance monitoring, advanced troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for complex system issues. * Experience managing and optimizing enterprise backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions. * Strong collaboration experience with network, cybersecurity, and application development teams. * Experience with containerization technologies: EKS with Docker and Kubernetes. * Top Secret Clearance required. * Onsite in Winchester, VA. Preferred Certification: * Current SAFe Agile Software Engineer (ASE) Certification. * Prior responsibility for serving as an escalation point or technical lead for system administration teams. * Experience working in enterprises, government, or other regulated environments strongly preferred. ## Description * Lead installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers, workstations, web servers, and enterprise systems. * Manage complex system upgrades, patching cycles, and performance tuning to ensure high availability and stability. * Oversee backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes. * Conduct advanced audits and ensure compliance with security, configuration, and policy standards. * Evaluate, recommend, and implement enterprise hardware/software solutions and process improvements. * Serve as an escalation point for complex issues and provide guidance to junior administrators and support teams. * Maintain accurate technical documentation, system configuration records, and standard operating procedures. * Collaborate with IT security, networking, and application teams to support integrated infrastructure operations. * Identify opportunities for automation, modernization, and process optimization. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - CSS is DOOMed](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1838-wearedevelopers-live-css-is-doomed) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)