Accenture

Network Engineer Lead

Accenture$94K — $224K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in enterprise network solution design and implementation across on-premises and cloud environments
  • Strong expertise in network architecture, including routing, switching, and security principles
  • Proven experience in designing large-scale infrastructure for service providers or mission-critical systems
  • 3+ years in network automation and orchestration using Infrastructure-as-Code
  • Proficient in modern security architectures like Zero Trust and micro-segmentation
  • Familiarity with advanced networking concepts like virtualization and container networking
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

  • Lead large-scale network transformation initiatives
  • Design infrastructure for AI and high-performance application workloads
  • Simplify operational challenges using automation techniques
  • Integrate network infrastructure with cloud and security platforms
  • Develop enterprise technology standards and governance frameworks
  • Create technology strategies and transformation plans
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology with business objectives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Bonus opportunities based on performance
  • Generous paid holidays and time off.
Full Job Description

A successful Network Engineer Architect combines deep technical expertise with strong consulting and leadership skills. They can translate business objectives into practical technology strategies, lead complex transformation initiatives, simplify operational challenges through automation, and deliver secure, scalable, and future-ready networking solutions that enable innovation across the enterprise.

Work:

  • Experience leading large-scale network transformation and modernization programs.

  • Experience designing infrastructure to support AI, analytics, data-intensive, and high-performance application workloads.

  • Knowledge of software-defined networking, intent-based networking, network digital twins, and autonomous operations concepts.

  • Experience with hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and edge networking architectures.

  • Familiarity with DevOps, NetOps, SRE, and platform engineering operating models.

  • Experience integrating network infrastructure with cloud, security, observability, and enterprise management platforms.

  • Understanding of data center fabrics, high-performance transport networks, and large-scale distributed systems.

  • Experience developing enterprise technology standards, governance frameworks, and architecture review processes.

  • Industry certifications in networking, cloud, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, automation, or infrastructure engineering are a plus.

Travel may be required based on business and client needs and may vary from approximately 25% to 100%.

  • Minimum 8 years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

  • Minimum 8 years of experience with network architecture principles including routing, switching, wireless, network security, segmentation, application connectivity, and traffic engineering.

  • Minimum 8 years of experience designing and supporting large-scale enterprise, service provider, cloud, or mission-critical infrastructure environments.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience network automation, orchestration, and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience with scripting and automation technologies such as Python, APIs, and automation frameworks.

  • Minimum 8 years of experience of cloud networking concepts including connectivity, segmentation, security, load balancing, and multi-cloud architectures.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience of modern security architectures including Zero Trust, micro-segmentation, identity-based access, encryption, and secure remote access.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience with network observability, monitoring, telemetry, analytics, and performance management platforms.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience of virtualization, container networking, edge computing, and modern application delivery architectures.

  • Minimum 2 years of experience developing business-aligned technology strategies, roadmaps, and transformation plans.

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience) 

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 for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 10/31/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

Role LocationAnnual Salary Range

California$94,400 to $224,600

Colorado$94,400 to $194,100

Connecticut$94,400 to $194,100

District of Columbia$100,500 to $206,700

Illinois$87,400 to $194,100

Maine$80,400 to $165,300

Maryland$94,400 to $194,100

Massachusetts$94,400 to $206,700

Minnesota$94,400 to $194,100

New York$87,400 to $224,600

New Jersey$100,500 to $224,600

Ohio$87,400 to $179,700

Virginia$87,400 to $206,700

Washington$100,500 to $206,700

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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Net Income
$5.2 billion
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+11.2%
Revenue
$44.7 billion
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