Network Infrastructure Consultant

Accenture UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture UK & Ireland is seeking a Network Infrastructure Specialist / Associate Manager to architect, build, and optimize enterprise networks with a focus on cloud networking, automation, and secure design.

The role combines hands-on network engineering with architectural leadership, collaborating with IT, security, and vendor teams to deliver scalable, resilient networking solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise network infrastructure.
• Hybrid cloud networking experience across on-prem and cloud.
• Strong focus on security and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure across LAN/WAN/WiFi and cloud.
• Lead cloud networking architectures with AWS, Azure and GCP.
• Automate deployment and configuration using Ansible, Python and Terraform.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Ensure security and compliance with standards like NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Network design

Cloud networking

Automation

Scripting

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Security & compliance

Leadership

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Role Title: Network Infrastructure Specialist / Assoc Manager

Location: London

Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience

Career Level: Specialist / Associate Manager

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide for its inclusion in and diversity in business performance.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” –Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

Network Infrastructure Specialist/Associate Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Analyst/Architect to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and optimizing our enterprise network infrastructure, with a strong focus on cloud networking, automation techniques, and traditional network architectures. You will be responsible for ensuring the seamless integration of cloud-based and on-premise networking technologies, driving performance, scalability, and security across the entire network environment.

This position demands a forward-thinking professional who can lead in developing innovative solutions while maintaining and improving our current systems. You will collaborate with IT colleagues, external vendors, and key business stakeholders to ensure that the network infrastructure aligns with our organization's strategic goals and technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, Implement, and Manage Network Infrastructure

  Lead the design and deployment of robust, scalable, and high-performing network architectures, including LAN, WAN, WiFi, and cloud networking solutions.

• Expertise in routing, switching, and network segmentation to support business operations across multiple sites and cloud environments.
• Design and implement secure network architectures to meet the evolving needs of a hybrid cloud environment.
• Cloud Networking Expertise

  Architect and manage cloud-based network solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) to support a range of applications and workloads.

  Ensure high availability and performance of network services in cloud environments, leveraging virtual network functions, VPNs, and direct connections.

  Design cloud-to-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures with a focus on security and cost optimization.

• Automation and Scripting

  Leverage automation tools and scripting (e.g., Ansible, Python, Terraform) to enhance network deployment, configuration management, and ongoing network operations.

  Develop network automation strategies to improve efficiency, reduce human error, and minimize downtime.

  Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate network automation within broader infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices.

• Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting

  Continuously monitor and analyze network performance using various network management tools, identifying and resolving network issues to ensure uptime and stability.

  Provide proactive troubleshooting for complex networking issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

• Security and Compliance

  Implement and enforce network security policies and procedures to safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of organizational data.

  Ensure compliance with industry standards, including NIST, PCI-DSS, and GDPR, by enforcing firewall, VPN, and other security measures.

• Collaboration and Leadership

  Work closely with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity, cloud architects, systems engineers, and external vendors to optimize network operations.

  Mentor junior network engineers and provide technical leadership on large-scale network projects.

  Experience with Artificially Intelligence and its application/use on Networkling infrastructure