Virtualization-Cloud Consultant

Accenture Federal Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Accenture, helps U.S. federal agencies build the government of the future. With 4,000 dedicated US employees, Accenture Federal Services is uniquely positioned to support federal agencies in shattering the status quo, achieving profound efficiencies and relentlessly delivering results. Accenture Federal Services is a long-time and trusted resource for the federal community. Every cabinet level agency in the United States-and 20 of the country's largest federal government agencies-have worked with Accenture Federal Services to achieve outcomes and move toward high performance. Join us and you can help our federal clients achieve what matters most, powering the services that touch the nation every day.

Virtualization/ Cloud Technologies Consultant  

Organization: Accenture Federal Services

Location: Arlington, VA/Washington DC 20001

Travel: Flexible to travel in the DC Metro area

Accenture Federal Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Accenture, helps U.S. federal agencies build the government of the future. With 4,000 dedicated US employees, Accenture Federal Services is uniquely positioned to support federal agencies in shattering the status quo, achieving profound efficiencies and relentlessly delivering results. Accenture Federal Services is a long-time and trusted resource for the federal community. Every cabinet level agency in the United States-and 20 of the country's largest federal government agencies-have worked with Accenture Federal Services to achieve outcomes and move toward high performance. Join us and you can help our federal clients achieve what matters most, powering the services that touch the nation every day.

Technology Growth Platform (TGP) offers a full range of global delivery services-from enterprise solutions, system integration, technical architectures, business intelligence, infrastructure consulting, and technology research/development.

Our TGP consultants can expect to:

• work with cutting edge technology 

• deliver high-quality solutions across multiple industries 

• work on a variety of projects ranging in both size and scope 

• receive continuous training 

• gain rapid career progression

IT Strategy, Infrastructure and Security (ISIS) falls within the TGP organization and provides services aimed at improving the strategic intent, transforming economics and effectiveness, and the overall design, of a company's information technology capabilities and/or functions. Information technology capabilities include IT planning and management, IT processes and approaches, and IT assets that provide the operational components necessary to run applications.

Cloud Technologies professionals develop and deliver cloud technology strategies and solutions that enable clients to move their legacy applications to the cloud and new applications to the cloud.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 years of hands on experience with cloud technologies and experience with at least two of the following: AWS, Azure, Google, Private Cloud, Platform as a Service, Software as a Service 

• 2 years of hands on experience with cloud architecture and design 

Preferred Skills:

• Fundamental knowledge of cloud including Infrastructure as a Service, public and private cloud solutions 

• Experience with cloud based infrastructure architecture and design, including orchestration and automation 

• Experience in project management and detailed technical planning 

• Hands on experience with OpenStack, including understanding of the various components and architectures, key integration points, and familiarity of the various open source standards 

• Hands on experience with the VMware suit of virtualization tools, including vCloud Director and vCloud orchestrator 

• Hands on experience with various cloud platforms (i.e. Rackspace, Azure, AWS, Google Compute, etc.) 

• Ability to administer, modify, and/or deploy at least one operating system (e.g., Solaris, Linux, Windows, etc.) 

• Knowledge and experience with converged infrastructure 

• Knowledge and experience with performance tuning servers and operating systems 

• Knowledge and experience of automation tools (e.g., Chef, Puppet, HP Server Automation, Bladelogic) 

• Knowledge and experience in ITIL concepts and processes

Professional Skill Requirements:

• Ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly 

• Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills 

• Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment 

• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment 

• Proven leadership and team management skills

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 and an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

US Citizenship Required.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.