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📋 Job Overview
AFS is searching for an Infrastructure Systems Administrator responsible for the administration, integration, modernization, and day-to-day operational support of a self-hosted ServiceNow platform deployed on AWS in a government/defense environment. Works as part of a small, highly technical team supporting both the underlying infrastructure and advanced AI capabilities built on top of it.
🏢 About Accenture Federal Services
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
🎯 The Role
AFS is searching for an Infrastructure Systems Administrator responsible for the administration, integration, modernization, and day-to-day operational support of a self-hosted ServiceNow platform deployed on AWS in a government/defense environment. Works as part of a small, highly technical team supporting both the underlying infrastructure and advanced AI capabilities built on top of it.
✅ Key Responsibilities
Administers RHEL 9 servers and Windows servers supporting a self-hosted ServiceNow environment running on AWS
Manages and maintains core AWS infrastructure including EC2 instances, RDS databases, Application Load Balancers (ALBs), security groups, and related services
Works incidents and service requests related to platform health, stability, and performance
Performs minor and major upgrades to the ServiceNow platform and underlying infrastructure with minimal service disruption
Deploys, configures, and maintains ServiceNow AI capabilities including Now Assist, AI Search (AIS), Predictive Intelligence, and AI Control Tower
Integrates ServiceNow with AWS Bedrock and large language model (LLM) backends to enable generative AI features in a self-hosted, classified environment
Supports MCP (Model Context Protocol) server configuration and integration with AI tooling
Maintains platform-level configuration and integration across AI capability modules
Develops proof-of-concept (POC) solutions and investigates emerging technologies relevant to the platform and mission
Produces engineering recommendations in response to evolving technical requirements, new customer needs, and technology advancements
Maintains and modernizes infrastructure as platform capabilities and government requirements evolve
Works directly with integration partners to troubleshoot and resolve issues arising from third-party integrations
Supports other teams across the organization with platform-related needs including CMDB administration, discovery configuration, and ad hoc technical assistance
Collaborates with stakeholders to translate operational and customer requirements into technical solutions
📌 Required Qualifications
Experience with Linux server administration
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Experience with ServiceNow
⭐ Desirable Experience
Experience with AWS AI Services
ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)
🎁 Benefits
The base pay range for this position in these locations is $138,600 - $170,100 USD. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here.
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