Principal Network Solutions Architect

Accenture Federal Services • Tampa, FL

17h • $120,400 - $234,700

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an expert Principal Network Solutions Architect to lead planning, architecture, and implementation for large-scale global network infrastructure supporting Department of Defense missions. The position provides technical leadership in designing and deploying mission-critical on-premise, hybrid, and air-gapped networks, with a focus on advanced routing protocols and secure, resilient, high-performance network architectures.

The role drives network strategy across datacenter hardware and hybrid cloud connectivity. It includes architecting DoD air-gapped networks and integrating KG encryption devices; designing highly available networks with advanced routing and switching; establishing secure, robust, low-latency connections to cloud services; and advising on datacenter rack hardware, power, and cooling. The architect collaborates with security, cloud, and application teams, documents architecture and operational standards, serves as the senior escalation point for complex network issues, and mentors engineers.

An active TS/SCI clearance and required DoD 8140 certifications are required. The listed base salary range for specified states and the District of Columbia is $120,400–$234,700 USD. Accenture Federal Services describes a collaborative workplace with opportunities to grow and learn through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training, and offers a wide variety of benefits without specifying them in this posting.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain required DoD 8140 certifications.
• 10 years of experience in senior-level network engineering and architecture.
• Expertise planning and architecting large-scale global networks and deep understanding of advanced routing protocols, particularly BGP.
• Expert-level knowledge of on-premise datacenter design, including rack layout, power planning (PDU), and cooling.
• Proven experience designing redundant, high-availability networks using advanced routing and switching protocols.
• Deep expertise in hybrid cloud networking, specifically AWS Direct Connect and equivalent technologies for other cloud providers.
• Strong background designing and managing DoD air-gapped networks and their security constraints.
• Extensive hands-on experience with architecture and integration of KG encryption devices, such as KG-175 TACLANE series.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced networking certifications such as Cisco CCIE (Data Center or Enterprise Infrastructure) or Juniper JNCIE.
• Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible or Terraform.
• Knowledge of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) technologies.
• Familiarity with multiple public cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Proficiency with network monitoring, analysis, and performance-tuning tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of secure, resilient, and scalable global network solutions.
• Develop and manage complex network architectures for DoD air-gapped environments, including transport security and KG encryption devices.
• Engineer highly available and redundant network designs using advanced routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF.
• Architect and lead hybrid cloud network strategies, establishing secure, robust, low-latency connectivity using technologies such as AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute.
• Define requirements and provide recommendations for on-premise datacenter infrastructure, including rack hardware, power, and cooling.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, and application teams to support integration and end-to-end security across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Create and maintain documentation for network architecture, standards, device configurations, and operational procedures.
• Serve as the highest-level escalation point for complex network issues, providing expert troubleshooting and strategic resolution.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership on advanced networking and datacenter best practices.

Benefits

• The company offers a wide variety of benefits, but specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
• Hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training are described as opportunities for growth and learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed