Federal - Network Operations Technician

Job description

Organization: Accenture Federal Services
Location: Arlington, VA

We are:

Accenture Federal Services, a U.S. based subsidiary of Accenture combining bold ideas with proven Accenture commercial innovation, new technologies and mission experience to help our federal clients reach their full potential in the cloud. Using the power of Accenture, we are expanding cloud adoption and taking programs to the next level. We are changing the way the world works and lives. Are you ready to help and learn as much as you can to make a difference? We'll give you numerous opportunities from training sessions to courses and certifications that will keep your tech smarts sharp. Join us in making yourself and our country better.

You are:

Passionate about the cloud. You are great at handling projects and deliverables independently and in teams. Your people skills are on point, so working with clients and getting the best out of teams comes naturally to you. You thrive in the cloud and are ready to help your clients modernize their systems.

The work:

· Provide technical support in Network Operations
· Support day to day operations of the network infrastructure across the company
· Support tickets using the CR process
· Travel and provide on-site support and when needed
· Participate in operational projects

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Here's what you need:
·  3 year(s) of experience in LAN technologies (switches, routers, wireless and firewalls) including centralized monitoring and management in large-scale, high-availability environments
·  2 year(s) of experience in large scale LAN/WAN switching and routing implementation and operation with specific knowledge of VLAN, VPN and Metro Ethernet networking
·  2 year(s) of experience in IT infrastructure, TCP/IP, networking and information system security principles, practices and technologies
·  2 year(s) of experience working with core Internet routing protocols and services
·  2 year(s) of experience working with Juniper SRX firewalls
·  2 year(s) of experience working with Cisco ASA firewalls
·  2 year(s) of experience working with F5 configuration and principles
·  6-12 months of experience with QoS and LAN traffic management techniques
·  6-12 months of experience with Solarwinds monitoring platforms

Bonus points if:

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You've previously worked on US Federal engagements

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You're familiar with Federal NIST standards and guidelines

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You're able to quickly troubleshoot any network issues and provide sound solutions

Important information

This role requires US citizenship with no dual US citizenship accepted.

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 U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require now or in the future sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Accenture is a federal contractor, 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.