Senior Network Engineer

Accenture Federal Services•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to make the US federal government stronger and safer, and to improve lives through technology and ingenuity. We are a community of over 13,000 professionals dedicated to serving clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. As a technology company within the global Accenture network, we offer a collaborative and supportive environment where employees are empowered to grow, learn, and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive meaningful change and advance critical missions for the government. The Network Engineer (SME) is the primary authority for network architecture, zero-trust network design, and cross-enclave interoperability. This role is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and optimization of robust and secure network infrastructures that support mission-critical operations. The SME provides strategic and technical guidance in network modernization, security architecture, and performance enhancement, ensuring secure and reliable communication across complex, multi-enclave environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum 8 years of experience designing and supporting enterprise network environments.
Strong expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, network security, and access control technologies.
Experience implementing zero-trust architectures and secure communications solutions.
Advanced troubleshooting and network performance analysis skills.
Experience supporting mission-critical, highly secure, or regulated environments.
Strong leadership, communication, and technical documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
Experience supporting federal, defense, intelligence, or classified network environments.
Expertise with multi-enclave or cross-domain network architectures.
Experience with cloud networking, software-defined networking (SDN), and hybrid cloud environments.
Knowledge of security accreditation processes and compliance frameworks.
Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, JNCIP, JNCIE, AWS Advanced Networking, or equivalent.
Active Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position.

Responsibilities

Design and implement enterprise network architectures that support secure, mission-critical operations.
Lead zero-trust network design initiatives and cross-enclave interoperability solutions.
Optimize network performance, reliability, and security across complex, multi-enclave environments.
Establish and enforce network security architecture standards and governance processes.
Drive network modernization efforts aligned with enterprise strategy and zero-trust principles.
Ensure secure communications and connectivity across classified and highly regulated environments.
Provide technical leadership for network infrastructure planning and implementation.
Partner with security, architecture, and operations teams to maintain resilient network systems.