Accenture

Network Engineer

Accenture$74K — $124K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of network engineering experience in enterprise or data center environments.
  • Expertise in routing, switching, NGFW, VPN, load balancing, and DNS/DHCP/IPAM.
  • Proficient in automation using Ansible and Python, with a strong grasp of Git-based workflows.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead network incidents and maintain thorough documentation.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline required.
  • Must be eligible for Reliability Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage campus and data center network architectures including EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, and ECMP.
  • Develop and engineer micro-segmentation strategies in compliance with Zero Trust and ITSG-33.
  • Implement SD-WAN solutions and manage remote access and hybrid connectivity setups.
  • Automate configuration processes and compliance checks utilizing Ansible/Python.
  • Lead P1 and P2 network incidents, conduct packet captures, and drive root cause analyses with actionable solutions.
  • Define and track monitoring KPIs, telemetry, and synthetic tests; keep runbooks and network diagrams updated.
  • Work closely with Cloud and Security teams for service onboarding and disaster recovery testing.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment promoting client-centric solutions.
  • Support for professional development and certification advancements.
  • Opportunities for travel based on client demands and projects.
  • On-call shift work opportunity within high-security environments.
Full Job Description
You Are:

You're a network engineer who designs secure, high-availability networks and leads complex incident response. You combine deep platform expertise with automation to deliver predictable results at scale in regulated environments.

The Work
  • Design, implement, and operate campus/DC/private cloud network architectures (EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, ECMP).
  • Engineer perimeter and micro-segmentation strategies (NGFW, IDS/IPS, WAF) aligned to Zero Trust and ITSG-33.
  • Implement SD-WAN, remote access, and hybrid connectivity (IPSec/SSL, MPLS, ExpressRoute/Direct Connect).
  • Automate configuration and compliance checks with Ansible/Python; manage golden configs and CI pipelines.
  • Lead P1/P2 network incidents, perform packet captures, and drive RCA with corrective actions.
  • Define monitoring KPIs, telemetry, and synthetic tests; maintain runbooks and topology diagrams.
  • Collaborate with Cloud/Security teams on service onboarding and resilience patterns; support DR testing.


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
  • 3-5 years network engineering experience (enterprise/DC).
  • Expertise with routing/switching, NGFW, VPN, load balancing, DNS/DHCP/IPAM.
  • Automation skills (Ansible/Python) and Git-based workflows.
  • Incident leadership and documentation excellence.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline.
  • Eligibility for Reliability Clearance.


Bonus Points If You Have
  • Professional certs (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE).
  • Experience with network observability and telemetry stacks.
  • 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 Annual Salary Range
British Columbia/Ontario $74,000 to $124,000

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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$5.2 billion
Founded
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$44.7 billion
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