Network Engineer - SME

Accenture Federal Services•Chantilly, VA

16h•$106,300 - $221,100

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to help the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer, and improve the lives of its citizens. Our team of over 13,000 professionals is dedicated to leveraging technology and innovation for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. We are a technology company within the global Accenture network, recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work. We foster a collaborative and supportive community where individuals feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to grow through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive meaningful, lasting change that advances missions and propels the government forward.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum 10 years of experience designing and supporting enterprise network environments.
Strong expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, network security, and access control technologies.
Experience implementing zero-trust architectures and secure communications solutions.
Advanced troubleshooting and network performance analysis skills.
Experience supporting mission-critical, highly secure, or regulated environments.
Strong leadership, communication, and technical documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
Experience supporting federal, defense, intelligence, or classified network environments.
Expertise with multi-enclave or cross-domain network architectures.
Experience with cloud networking, software-defined networking (SDN), and hybrid cloud environments.
Knowledge of security accreditation processes and compliance frameworks.
Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, JNCIP, JNCIE, AWS Advanced Networking, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Design and implement enterprise network architectures that support secure, mission-critical operations.
Lead zero-trust network design initiatives and cross-enclave interoperability solutions.
Optimize network performance, reliability, and security across complex, multi-enclave environments.
Establish and enforce network security architecture standards and governance processes.
Drive network modernization efforts aligned with enterprise strategy and zero-trust principles.
Ensure secure communications and connectivity across classified and highly regulated environments.
Provide technical leadership for network infrastructure planning and implementation.
Partner with security, architecture, and operations teams to maintain resilient network systems.