Network Engineer -SD WAN Implementation

Accenture PLC; South Dakota; On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC is seeking an experienced Network Engineer in the United States (South Dakota) with 8–10 years of hands-on expertise in enterprise networking, security infrastructure, and network optimization. The role covers firewalls, load balancers, SD‑WAN, and Cisco Meraki solutions.

The candidate will manage core, edge, production, and data centre networks, coordinate with vendors, and maintain detailed documentation while driving continuous improvement and quality controls in network

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of enterprise networking experience.
• Experience with Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto firewalls.
• CCNP or CISSP certifications preferred.
• Willingness to work in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support customer network infrastructure, including firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, and wireless access points.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Administer and optimize F5 and NetScaler load balancers to support high availability and performance.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches across core, edge, production, and data centre environments.
• Deploy and manage Cisco SD‑WAN solutions and Cisco Meraki routers, switches, and access points.
• Design and deploy networking solutions across data centre environments.
• Participate in network design, implementation, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Provide Level 3 support for escalated network incidents and coordinate with OEMs and vendors as required.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of network services.
• Maintain accurate records of network configurations, incidents, troubleshooting activities, and resolutions.
• Ensure adherence to applicable quality control standards and inspection protocols.

Skills

Enterprise networking concepts

Firewall administration

Load balancers

SD-WAN

Cisco Meraki

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

CCNP certification

CISSP certification

Tools

Cisco IOS

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Job description

Network Engineer Summary We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with 8–10 years of relevant experience in managing and supporting enterprise-grade network and security infrastructure. The role is responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, reliability, and security of customer networks, with hands‑on expertise across firewalls, load balancers, routers, switches, SD‑WAN, and wireless technologies. The ideal candidate is self‑driven, capable of working independently, and experienced in troubleshooting complex technical issues and improving network operations and service delivery.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage and support customer network infrastructure, including firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, and wireless access points.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Administer and optimize F5 and NetScaler load balancers to support high availability and performance.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches across core, edge, production, and data centre environments.
• Deploy and manage Cisco SD‑WAN solutions and Cisco Meraki routers, switches, and access points.
• Design and deploy networking solutions across data centre environments.
• Participate in network design, implementation, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Provide Level 3 support for escalated network incidents and coordinate with OEMs and vendors as required.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of network services.
• Maintain accurate records of network configurations, incidents, troubleshooting activities, and resolutions.
• Ensure adherence to applicable quality control standards and inspection protocols.

Professional & Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of enterprise networking concepts, terminology, protocols, and security principles.
• Hands‑on expertise with Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Practical experience with F5 and NetScaler load balancers.
• Strong working knowledge of Cisco routers, switches, SD‑WAN, and Cisco Meraki solutions.
• Proven experience managing production, core, edge, wireless, and data centre network infrastructure.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication, stakeholder coordination, and technical documentation skills.
• Familiarity with quality control, inspection methodologies, and process optimization in network operations.

Additional Information

• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in enterprise networking.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Willingness and ability to work in shifts.
• Certifications such as CCNP, CISSP, or equivalent are preferred.
• Fifteen years of full‑time education is mandatory.

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