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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud System Administrator - **Company:** Accenture - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $86,400.0 - $176,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Software Debugging, Document Management Systems, File Server, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Linux System Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Cloud Services, Ansible, Data Streaming, Cloud Platform System, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Nessus, Devsecops, Wsus - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/5cfaa7f3-06cb-4cf9-9866-e44477337d55 ## About the Role * 2 years of general systems administration experience demonstrating progressive responsibilities * 2 years of experience performing Windows or Linux system administration duties * Familiarity with working in a cloud environment (AWS preferred) * Bachelor's Degree in Technical Discipline, or 4 years of equivalent professional or military experience can be used in lieu of degree requirements * 8570 IAT Level II Compliant Certification, or able to obtain within 90 days of employment Bonus points if you have: * Ansible, PowerShell, or Bash Scripting experience * Experience in a DevSecOps environment (e.g., working with configuration management tools, applying automation & configuration/infrastructure as code concepts) * Jira Service Management & JQL * Microsoft Identity & Access Management Configuration experience * Familiarity with Group Policy Object Management * Working knowledge of Certificate/CA/PKI Infrastructure * Strong communication and organizational skills Clearance: * Active Top Secret security clearance ## Description Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud System Administrator with Microsoft Windows and Linux administration experience for a cloud environment in support of a dynamic and engaging mission. This position will support a fully automated cloud leveraging infrastructure as code with data flows crossing controlled interfaces. In this role you will support solutions throughout the full IT project lifecycle. 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