Network Engineering Associate Manager

Accenture•Milwaukee, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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)
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
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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