Infra System Administrator
Accenture
Ottawa, ON-
Number of positions available : 1
- Salary To be discussed
- Full time
- Published on January 28th, 2026
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Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible
Description
We Are
Accenture Technology - is an exciting place to be! Accenture helps companies rotate to New IT with services that drive continuous quality and efficiency and shape their digital future. We offer entire breadth and depth of services across broad array of applications, digital technologies and industries delivered under flexible business arrangements. With 1000+ clients served globally and 30+ delivery centers, there will be many opportunities for you to help drive greater productivity and shift to continuous testing all while managing digital transformations.
You Are
You’re a curious system administrator who builds reliable, secure server platforms. You enjoy learning new automation tools, crafting clean scripts, and following ITIL processes. You collaborate well, communicate clearly, and keep calm during P1/P2 events.
The Work
Administer Linux and Windows servers: provisioning, hardening (CIS/benchmarking), patching, and lifecycle management.
Support configuration management and automation (Ansible/Terraform); write scripts for routine tasks and APIs.
Operate private cloud resources: VM creation, storage assignment, image/template upkeep, and quota management.
Implement monitoring/alerting (e.g., Azure Monitor/CloudWatch/Stackdriver, Prometheus/Grafana) and log pipelines.
Execute backup/restore jobs; participate in DR tests and maintain runbooks.
Troubleshoot OS, middleware, and basic network issues; escalate effectively with crisp diagnostics.
Apply ITSG‑33 controls (least privilege, secrets, logging); contribute evidence for compliance audits.
Provide on-call support and shift coverage; document changes and updates to CMDB and knowledge base.
Ability to work shifts/on-call; comfort working on-site in high-security environments.
Travel may be required based on client demand. Accenture promotes a client-centric, flexible work environment.
What You’ll Need
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1-2 years as a system administrator or related operations role.
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Linux proficiency and basic Windows administration; shell/PowerShell/Python scripting.
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Understanding of virtualization, storage, and networking fundamentals.
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Familiarity with ITIL change/incident/problem processes.
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline.
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Eligibility for Reliability Clearance.
Bonus Points If You Have
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Hands-on with Terraform/Ansible/Puppet/Chef.
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Container/Kubernetes exposure.
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Bilingual (English/French).
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, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.
The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role.
It does not represent a maximum limit - in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.
Information on benefits is here:
Role Location Hourly Salary Range
British Columbia/Ontario $27.16 to $51.20
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