Network Engineer SD WAN Ops

Accenture PLC; South Dakota; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture plc is seeking an experienced Network Engineer with 8–10 years of enterprise networking expertise. The role covers design, deployment, and optimization of complex networks including firewalls, load balancers, and SD‑WAN across data centres and sites.

You will configure Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto devices, administer F5/NetScaler load balancers, and provide Level 3 support while coordinating with OEMs to ensure security, availability, and performance across customer networks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in enterprise networking.
• Willingness and ability to work in shifts.
• Certifications such as CCNP, CISSP, or equivalent are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support customer network infrastructure: firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, and wireless APs.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Administer F5 and NetScaler load balancers for high availability.
• Deploy Cisco SD‑WAN solutions and Meraki devices.
• Design and deploy data-centre network solutions.
• Provide L3 support for escalated incidents and coordinate with OEMs.

Skills

Firewalls

Routers

Switches

SD‑WAN

Wireless

Cisco

Fortinet

Palo Alto

F5

NetScaler

Cisco Meraki

Troubleshooting

Network design

Education

CCNP

CISSP

Fifteen years of full-time education

Tools

F5

NetScaler

Meraki

Cisco IOS

Cisco SD‑WAN

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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