Principal Network Solutions Architect

Accenture Federal Services • Tampa, FL

8h

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an expert Principal Network Solutions Architect to lead the planning, architecture, and implementation of large-scale global network infrastructure. The role provides technical leadership in designing and deploying mission-critical on-premise, hybrid, and air-gapped networks, with a focus on secure, resilient, high-performance networks for the Department of Defense. The architect will shape network strategy across datacenter hardware and hybrid cloud connectivity, and serve as a senior technical escalation point and mentor.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain required DoD 8140 certifications.
• At least 10 years of senior-level network engineering and architecture experience.
• Expertise planning and architecting large-scale global networks, with deep understanding of advanced routing protocols, particularly BGP.
• Expert-level knowledge of on-premise datacenter design, including rack layout, PDU power planning, 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 architecting and integrating KG encryption devices, such as the KG-175 TACLANE series.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• US work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced networking certification 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, scalable global network solutions.
• Develop and manage complex network architectures for DoD air-gapped environments, incorporating transport security and KG encryption devices.
• Engineer highly available and redundant network designs using advanced routing protocols, including 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 seamless 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

• Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits; further information is available through the company's benefits information.

What This Job Offers

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