Network Architect

Accenture PLC; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Multisport card

Job summary

Accenture Kraków is seeking an experienced Network Architect to lead the modernization of enterprise networks across hybrid and cloud environments. You will design, assess, and document high‑level and low‑level designs, working with Cisco, Aruba, Citrix, Fortinet, and cloud platforms.

You will engage with stakeholders, translate business needs into technical architectures, and help shape roadmaps and investment decisions while growing your expertise in security and SASE‑like approaches.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years designing and transforming enterprise network infrastructure.
• Experience in routing, switching, VPN, firewall, or secure access architectures.
• Familiarity with cloud networking and zero-trust principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, assess and lead modernisation of enterprise networks across hybrid/cloud environments.
• Produce architecture documentation: HLD/LLD and design rationale.
• Facilitate workshops with security and technical stakeholders to define requirements.
• Develop strategic roadmaps and implementation recommendations with cost analyses.
• Provide input into business cases, procurement, and project initiation.
• Act as SME advisor for network initiatives and risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Routing

Switching

Cloud

VPN

Firewall

Wireless

NAC

Proxy

Education

Cisco CCNA/CCNP

Azure AZ-700

AWS

Fortinet NSE4-7

Tools

Cisco

Aruba

Citrix

Fortinet

Azure

AWS

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services. We offer solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology , Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song.

For more information about Accenture Technology Poland please visit our website.

THE WORK:

Design, assess, and lead the modernisation of enterprise network infrastructure, with a focus on VPN, Wireless, NAC, Proxy, and Firewall services. Work with technologies such as Cisco, Aruba, Citrix, Fortigate, and Microsoft Azure to ensure resilient, scalable, and secure connectivity across hybrid and cloud environments.

• Conduct detailed reviews of existing network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, Internet connectivity, remote access, VPN, wireless, NAC, proxy services, cloud interconnects, and security integration points. Develop strategic roadmaps and implementation recommendations covering medium and long-term modernisation initiatives, supporting budget development through technical and commercial analysis.
• Engage directly with international clients to understand their business needs, constraints, and goals. Translate business requirements into network architecture concepts and technical designs. Produce architecture documentation including HLD (High-Level Design), LLD (Low-Level Design), solution proposals, and design rationale documents
• Facilitate workshops with technical and security stakeholders to define current and future requirements, aligning network capabilities with organisational priorities, cloud adoption plans, and infrastructure modernisation programmes.
• Conduct deep-dive technical assessments and solution design for prioritised initiatives including LAN, WAN, VPN, Wireless, NAC, Proxy, and Firewall services — aligned with Zero Trust frameworks, and industry best practices. Identify potential risks and propose mitigation strategies during the design phase
• Provide technical input into business cases, procurement activities, RFT development, and project initiation documentation.
• Act as a trusted SME advisor across multiple network-related initiatives, providing architecture reviews, design assurance, and technical recommendations to support stakeholder decision‑making.
• Be proactive in skill enhancement and enthusiastic about professional growth through hands‑on experience and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Thrive on continuous advancement by contributing to infrastructure modernisation initiatives.

Flexible:

The work location for this role may include a mix of working remotely (most of the time), onsite at a client or in an Accenture office, depending on specific project circumstances. With all our roles, there is some in‑person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders, and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Shape strategic network transformation and modernization initiatives.
• Influence investment decisions through architecture assessments and technology recommendations.
• Expand your expertise across networking, security, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Work with senior technology and security stakeholders across complex programs.
• Contribute to future‑state architecture and enterprise technology strategy.
• Gain exposure to large‑scale cloud adoption and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Develop your consulting, leadership, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Proven experience as a Network Architect or in a Senior Network Engineer role, with a minimum of 3–5 years designing, assessing, and transforming enterprise network infrastructure.
• Strong expertise in two or more of the following areas: routing, switching, Cloud, VPN, Firewall, Wireless (Cisco/Aruba), NAC (Cisco/Aruba), Proxy and secure access architectures followed by Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), Fortinet (NSE4-7), Azure (AZ-700), AWS, Citrix, F5 or equivalent industry‑recognised qualifications.
• Experience developing future‑state architectures, transformation roadmaps, and investment recommendations aligned with business, operational, and security objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex technology options and develop recommendations supported by technical analysis, risk assessment, implementation considerations, and cost‑benefit analysis.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture principles, cloud adoption frameworks, Zero Trust architectures, and modern network design best practices.
• Strong stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical teams, project managers, and senior management.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Industry‑leading certifications from vendors such as Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Citrix NetScaler, Microsoft Azure, AWS, or F5.
• Experience supporting RFTs, procurement activities, or business case development.
• Familiarity with SASE, SD‑WAN, or ZTNA platforms (e.g. Prisma Access, Zscaler, Netskope, Cisco Umbrella).

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Stable employment conditions based on an employment contract.
• Individual support from a People Lead and a clear professional development path, including coaching sessions.
• Extensive training package (technical, soft skills, language), access to e‑learning platforms, and certification co‑financing.
• Employee Assistance Program (legal, financial, and psychological consultations).
• Participation in Accenture’s Employee Share Purchase Plan and referral program.
• Private medical care, life insurance, and access to benefits platform (including Multisport card).

WHAT WE BELIEVE:

Accenture does not discriminate employment candidates on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, national origin, political beliefs, trade union membership, ethnicity, denomination, sexual orientation or any other basis impermissible under Polish law. All our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more durable company for future generations to create positive, long‑lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Our position as partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed into everything we do and for everyone we work with.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences.All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law.Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent‑and innovation‑led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

Visit us at www.accenture.com