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Accenture Azure Administrator - 5503688 in Des Moines, Iowa

Accenture Flex offers you the flexibility of local fixed-duration project-based work powered by Accenture, a leading global professional services company. Accenture is consistently recognized on FORTUNE's 100 Best Companies to Work For and Diversity Inc's Top 50 Companies For Diversity lists.

As an Accenture Flex employee, you will apply your skills and experience to help drive business transformation for leading organizations and communities. In addition to delivering innovative solutions for Accenture's clients, you will work with a highly skilled, diverse network of people across Accenture businesses who are using the latest emerging technologies to address today's biggest business challenges.

You will receive competitive rewards and access to benefits programs and world-class learning resources. Accenture Flex employees work in their local metro area onsite at the project, significantly reducing and/or eliminating the demands to travel.

Job Description:

Strong understanding of Azure concepts and Experience with Azure platforms. Intermediate knowledge of Linux and Windows OS administration activities. Mandatory to have Microsoft Azure certification. Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python. Experience with monitoring and ticket handling processes. Good communication skills, Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

  • End to End Management of IAAS, PAAS and SAAS Services in AZURE.

  • Provisioning or Deprovisioning through infrastructure as code.

  • Configuration management using CICD tools like Gitlab or Azure Devops.

  • Review and fix security and governance violations reported on azure platform.

  • Monitor system health through periodic manual checks and ensure system availability.

  • Windows & Linux Security and periodic monthly patching activities.

  • Configure monitoring and alerting tools.

  • Participate and provide evidence for SOX Audit and ensure Security compliant.

  • Ensure proper tagging of resources for accurate chargeback for Cloud spend across teams.

  • Network configuration, including TCP/IP, Domain Name System (DNS), virtual private networks (VPNs), firewalls, and encryption technologies.

  • Active Directory concepts, including domains, forests, domain controllers, replication, Kerberos protocol, and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP).

  • Resilience and disaster recovery, including backup and restore operations. * Automation of repeated operations in scripting languages like python or powershell.

  • Review and perform Performance & cost optimization activities.

  • Kubernetes/Databricks cluster management activities.

  • Record SOP document for repeated/known issues"

    Basic Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 4 years of experience with Azure platforms including a strong understanding of Azure concepts

  • Microsoft Azure certification

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience with Linux and Windows OS Administration activities, scripting in languages such as PowerShell or Python

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience with production support including monitoring and ticket handling process

  • High School diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree

    Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York or Washington as set forth below.

    We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

    Information on benefits is here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards)

    Role Location

    California – $44.23 – $57.59/hour

    Colorado – $44.23 – $57.59/hour

    District of Columbia – $44.23 – $57.59/hour

    Maryland – $44.23 – $57.59/hour

    New York – $44.23 – $57.59/hour

    Washington – $44.23 – $57.59/hour

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/inclusion-diversity/us-workforce)

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If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009, send us an email (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/contact-us) or speak with your recruiter.

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