Network Infrastructure Specialist

Accenture; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Network Analyst/Architect to design and optimize network infrastructure, focusing on cloud networking solutions, automation techniques, and traditional architectures. This role involves ensuring seamless integration of cloud-based technologies and driving performance across networks. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in routing and switching, with hands-on skills in AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace environment

Health and well-being support

Qualifications

• Strong professional experience in network architecture and analysis.
• Proven experience with routing and switching technologies.
• Hands-on experience with cloud networking platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure.
• Lead the design and deployment of robust network architectures.
• Ensure high availability and performance of network services.

Skills

Cloud networking

Routing and switching

LAN/WAN design

Network automation

Scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform)

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Analyst/Architect to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and optimize 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.

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.
• Provide 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Strong professional experience in network architecture and analysis, with a focus on cloud networking and traditional enterprise networks.
• Proven experience with routing and switching (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS), LAN/WAN design, and WiFi technologies.
• Hands-on experience with cloud networking platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong experience in network automation using scripting tools like Python, Ansible, or Terraform.

About the Employer

#LI-EUAbout Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work. At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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