Senior Network Administrator

Accenture Federal Services • Fayetteville, NC

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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!
As a Senior Network Administrator, you will provide enterprise-level leadership for network troubleshooting, performance optimization, and operational continuity across a mission‑critical DoD environment. This role sets strategic direction for network diagnostics, resilience, and monitoring across global infrastructure.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Network Administrator or similar role supporting DoD at the CCMD level.
• Experience requirements based on education: 8 years with BS/BA or 6 years with MS/MA or 5 years with PhD or 10 years with AS/AA or 12 years without a degree.
• DoD 8140 alignment for WRC 441, Network Operations Specialist (Advanced).
• DoD IA baseline certification for ADP‑III/IT‑III and applicable OS/CE certification within six months.
• An active TS/SCI is required

Responsibilities

• Lead the vision, policies, and operational standards for enterprise network troubleshooting and performance support.
• Establish long‑term strategies for diagnostic capabilities, end‑to‑end testing, and proactive network monitoring across mission‑critical environments.
• Serve as the senior technical authority during complex performance issues and critical outages, influencing future network design and resilience.
• Direct network troubleshooting activities, resource planning, and process development to ensure continuous operational effectiveness.
• Conduct deep‑dive network analysis, identify vulnerabilities, develop mitigation strategies, and integrate advanced solutions (AI-driven diagnostics, self‑healing capabilities).
• Provide expert input shaping network policies, technical standards, and resource allocation to support mission continuity.
• Use a wide range of enterprise and role‑specific tools, including Power Platform, ServiceNow, Jira, network monitoring systems, packet analyzers, diagnostic utilities, and network diagramming tools.
• Guide and support junior team members, ensuring consistent execution of best practices and technical excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees