We seek network professionals who have successfully led and delivered modern network transformations. Key job responsibilities include:
- Assess and plan network design and implementation projects
- Assess client network environments and identify gaps and performance improvement opportunities, based on leading industry practices
- Develop implementation roadmaps and transition plans
- Document findings and present to client managers and engineers
- Develop network engineering solutions from concept through implementation
- Create network detailed designs utilizing software defined networking, network segmentation, network access control, network security, and cloud networking components
- Analyze and provide recommendations for emerging network technologies
- Implement network infrastructures solutions (hands-on engineering, configuration, testing, deployment, and initial support)
- Establish and maintain relationships with clients
- Drive internal and client-facing meetings and develop reports and presentations
Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.
Required Skills:
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in network infrastructure solutions engineering, implementation, integrations, and operations of enterprise and carrier-class networks
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in TCP/IP Internetworking, LAN Switching, WAN, and network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS)
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience working with cloud-based network infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Strong technical experience in the following areas:
- Experience with the following technologies: SDN / SD-WAN, cloud and virtualized networking, MPLS, VRF, BGP, EIGRP, QoS, VSS, NG Firewalls
- Experience with network segmentation, network automation including use of GenAI and agentic AI, network orchestration, and network monitoring tools
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate's degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
Preferred Skills:
- Previous network consulting practice experience
- Experience with non-Cisco products and technologies such as Palo Alto, F5 and Juniper networks
- Industry recognized vendor certifications are strongly preferred (e.g., CCNP, CCDP and others)
- 3 years of hands-on experience with three or more Cisco platforms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent-- Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Professional Skill Requirements:
- Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
- Proven ability to lead teams and develop network engineers
- Proven analytical, problem solving, organizational and time management skills
- Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
- Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
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 07/23/2026.
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:
U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture
Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $73,800 to $182,600
Cleveland $68,300 to $146,100
Colorado $73,800 to $157,800
District of Columbia $78,500 to $168,000
Illinois $68,300 to $157,800
Maine $62,800 to $134,400
Maryland $73,800 to $157,800
Massachusetts $73,800 to $168,000
Minnesota $73,800 to $157,800
New York $68,300 to $182,600
New Jersey $78,500 to $182,600
Virginia $68,300 to $168,000
Washington $80,200 to $168,000
