Accenture

Azure Shift Supervisor (Technical SME)

Accenture$86K — $176K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience preferred
  • 4-6 years of IT experience required with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
  • Experience supporting a 24x7 cloud-based environment
  • US Passport required
  • TS/SCI with poly level clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain shift schedules for program workflows
  • Coordinate PTO and callout requests, and manage overtime support
  • Facilitate shift handoff calls and provide updates to the oncoming shift
  • Monitor communications and address engineer inquiries in real time
  • Act as the escalation contact for internal and client-facing incidents
  • Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for Azure, AAD, and Office365 issues
  • Support root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions

Benefits

  • Wide variety of benefits offered
  • Flexible application process with no fixed deadline
  • Potential for professional development and certification opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

The resource will be responsible for facilitating Azure Operations through schedule management, queue management, incident resolution, and escalation management (personnel and performance issues). Owns the team during their assigned shift and serves as part of the incident management team in a 24x7 cloud-based environment. Diagnoses, mitigates, and/or escalates system issues to maintain high platform availability. Serves as a technical subject matter expert (SME) across Azure, Active Directory (AAD), and Office365 platforms, supporting complex issue resolution, driving technical consistency, and contributing to process and operational improvements across workstreams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Schedule Management Create and maintain shift schedules to support all program workflows
  • Review PTO and callout requests; coordinate overtime support as needed
  • Ensure consistent coverage across workstreams during assigned shift
  • Queue Management / Incident Resolution
  • Facilitate shift handoff calls and report on activities; provide updates to the oncoming shift and supervisor
  • Monitor communications and address engineer questions/concerns in real time
  • Serve as the point of contact for ticket escalations and manage ticket queues
  • Act as an escalation contact for internal and client-facing incidents, including after-hours support
  • Perform BCP Coordinator responsibilities as needed Ensure SLA adherence (TTA/TTD) through active queue monitoring and prioritization
  • Technical SME Responsibilities
  • Serve as a technical escalation point for complex Azure, AAD, and Office365 issues
  • Provide hands-on troubleshooting support and guidance across workstreams (e.g., Identity, Network, Livesite, TechOps)
  • Reinforce SOPs, KB articles, and best practices to ensure technical consistency
  • Contribute to development and improvement of SOPs, knowledge articles, and troubleshooting guides
  • Support root cause analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions
  • Identify recurring technical trends and escalate systemic issues
  • Partner with Leads to identify technical gaps and recommend scalable solutions

Here's What You Need
  • Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
  • 4-6 years of IT experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
  • Experience supporting a 24x7 cloud-based environment

Bonus Points If You Have
  • Experience supporting Azure, AAD, and/or Office365 environments
  • Familiarity with KPI/SLA metrics and operational performance tracking
  • Experience developing SOPs, knowledge articles, or technical documentation
  • Proven troubleshooting and technical problem-solving experience

Security Requirements
  • US Passport required
  • TS/SCI with poly level clearance required


As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$86,400-$176,200 USD

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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