Senior Network Security Engineer

Accenture; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 84,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services company in Poland is looking for a Network Engineer to design and maintain secure network infrastructures across enterprise and hybrid cloud environments. You will collaborate with experienced teams and work with cutting-edge technologies. This role offers flexible work options and a wide array of professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Permanent employment contract

Wide training package

Private medical care

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in enterprise or hybrid cloud network infrastructures.
• Experience with implementing LAN/WAN architectures and WLAN solutions.
• Familiarity with SASE, SD-WAN, or ZTNA platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure network infrastructures.
• Work with Cisco, Aruba, and Palo Alto to deliver secure models.
• Collaborate with DevOps and security teams.

Skills

Experience in designing and managing enterprise or hybrid cloud network infrastructures

Strong practical expertise in LAN/WAN architectures (Cisco, Aruba)

Hands-on experience with VPNs and NGFWs (Palo Alto, Fortinet)

Skills in network automation using tools like Ansible, Python, or Terraform

Tools

Cisco

Aruba

Palo Alto

Fortinet

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, implement, and maintain secure, automated, and scalable network infrastructures across enterprise and hybrid cloud environments.

Work with technologies from Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and others to deliver high-performance connectivity and Zero Trust security models.

• Design, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN/WLAN/SD-WAN networks, NGFW firewalls and VPNs using solutions from market leading vendors like Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto, Fortinet and others
• Implement modern security architectures like SASE and ZTNA to ensure high availability, scalability, and zero-trust access.
• Automate network operations using Ansible, Python, or Terraform to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Collaborate with cloud, DevOps, and security teams on hybrid cloud connectivity and cloud-native network security across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Drive infrastructure modernization through PoCs, testing, and adoption of DevNetOps practices, including policy-based network segmentation using solutions like Cisco ACI or VMware NSX.

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 modernization 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?

• Work on impactful networking projects that support enterprise‑scale operations.
• Collaborate with experienced infrastructure teams and gain exposure to cutting‑edge network technologies.
• Be part of a workplace that values continuous learning and supports your career journey.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Experience in designing and managing enterprise or hybrid cloud network infrastructures (3+ year depending on level).
• Strong practical expertise in designing, implementing, and managing LAN/WAN architectures (Cisco, Aruba) and WLAN solutions (Aruba, Juniper).
• Hands‑on experience with VPNs, NGFWs (such as Palo Alto, Fortinet) and load balancers (F5, Citrix) or equivalent technologies.
• Familiarity with SASE, SD‑WAN, or ZTNA platforms (e.g., Prisma Access, Zscaler, Cisco Umbrella).
• Skills in network automation using tools like Ansible, Python, or Terraform.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code in networking (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and interest in DevNetOps practices.
• Familiarity with multi‑cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), including VPC/VNet peering, VPNs, and Transit Gateway setups.
• Understanding of disaster recovery and business continuity in network architecture design, as well as practical knowledge of policy‑based network segmentation and intent‑based networking using platforms like Cisco ACI and VMware NSX.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Permanent employment contract.
• Individual support of a People Lead and a specific path of professional development, as well as the possibility of a session with a Coach.
• A wide training package (soft, technical, and language training offer, access to the e‑learning platforms, Gallup test, GenAI training, possibility of co‑financing courses, and certification).
• Employee Assistance Program - legal, financial, and psychological consultations.
• Accenture employees eligible for the Employee share purchase plan automatically become eligible for quarterly dividends if they own company shares.
• Paid employee referral program.
• Private medical care, life insurance.
• Access to the MyBenefit platform (possibility of using a wide range of products and services, including the 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 it 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.