Network Engineer

Accenture Federal Services•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! AFS is seeking a Network Engineer to play a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting cloud-based infrastructure for secure and efficient data transfer and communication.

Requirements

5 years of experience with Cisco routing and switching design and configuration
5 years of experience deploying and managing encryption devices
3 years of Cloud experience (strong preference for AWS)
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Sec+, CISSP, CASP, CCNA Security etc.) or DoD 8140 equivalent
Must have an active TS/SCI level clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with network management and monitoring toolsets such as NetScout, Wireshark, ExtraHop, SolarWinds, etc.
Experience with various cloud technologies, such as virtualization, containerization, and orchestration technologies
BS in Cybersecurity, or IT Mgmt., or related STEM degree
AWS Certified Security, or CCSP, or CGRC, CISM, or CISSP
Experience working in Agile environments

Responsibilities

Configure, integrate and manage the life cycle of telecommunication network elements and associated configuration across Fulfillment and Assurance
Manage back-office system data records
Support customer activations and configuration adjustments
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the secure and efficient operation of cloud-based and on-premise networks at multiple classification levels
Design, implement, and support network infrastructure for secure and efficient data transfer and communication
Develop, maintain, and document network system and service configurations for cloud-based networks
Document and troubleshoot network and system issues in cloud environments
Create and maintain network diagrams and documentation
Test and evaluate network systems and services to reduce problems and make improvements in cloud environments
Ensure that the network infrastructure is optimized and meets organization’s requirements