Network Engineer — AI-Driven Hybrid Cloud & SDN

Accenture; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in the United States seeks a Consultant, Network Engineer to lead and deliver modern network transformations for enterprise clients. You will design, implement, and support secure, scalable networking solutions across hybrid environments, translating business and technical requirements into practical network designs.

The role requires strong consulting and problem-solving skills, ability to build client relationships, and travel up to 25%–100% depending on engagements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years leading large-scale network transformation programs.
• 4+ years designing infrastructure to support AI, analytics, data-intensive workloads.
• 2+ years with SDN, intent-based networking, network digital twins, and autonomous operations.
• 4+ years of hybrid/multi-cloud and edge networking architectures.
• 2+ years in DevOps, NetOps, SRE, or platform engineering operating models.
• 4+ years integrating network with cloud, security, observability, and enterprise management.
• 4+ years with data center fabrics and large-scale distributed systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan network design and implementation projects.
• Assess client network environments and identify gaps and opportunities.
• Develop implementation roadmaps and transition plans.
• Document findings and present to client managers and engineers.
• Develop network engineering solutions from concept through implementation.
• Create network designs with SDN, segmentation, access control, security, and cloud components.
• Analyze and recommend emerging network technologies.
• Implement network infrastructures (hands-on engineering, config, testing, deployment, initial support).
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients.
• Lead internal and client meetings and develop reports and presentations.

Skills

Independent work

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience

Job description

Accenture in the United States seeks a Consultant, Network Engineer to lead and deliver modern network transformations for enterprise clients. You will design, implement, and support secure, scalable networking solutions across hybrid environments, translating business and technical requirements into practical network designs.

The role requires strong consulting and problem-solving skills, ability to build client relationships, and travel up to 25%–100% depending on engagements.