Network Engineer – Associate Director

Accenture Federal Services

Network Engineer associate director designing, implementing, and optimizing network infrastructure for Accenture Federal Services. Collaborating with IT teams to ensure reliability and security of network environments.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $64,000 - $124,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Firewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure to meet program requirements.
Ensure the reliability, performance, scalability, and security of network environments.
Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to develop, maintain, and enforce network policies and standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
Configure and manage network hardware and software, such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
Conduct network assessments and recommend improvements to architecture and performance.
Support automated network configuration, monitoring, and operational workflows.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and network procedures.
Apply network engineering and data security best practices across all solutions.
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving security requirements.
Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field, or 4 years equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in network engineering or a closely related role.
Strong understanding of network engineering principles, architectures, and protocols.
Hands-on experience with network equipment from vendors such as Cisco or Juniper.
Proficiency with network configuration and troubleshooting tools (e.g., Wireshark).
Experience with SDN architectures, automated configurations, and network assessments.
Must be a US citizen (No Dual Citizenship)
Must have an active Secret security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.

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Hard Skills & Tools

network infrastructure designnetwork performancenetwork scalabilitynetwork securitynetwork troubleshootingnetwork hardware configurationnetwork software managementnetwork engineering principlesSDN architecturesdata security best practices

Soft Skills

collaborationattention to detailproblem-solvingcommunicationorganizational skillsstakeholder engagementmulti-taskingtechnical documentationpolicy enforcementworkflow management

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in ITBachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Network EngineeringSecret security clearance