Network Transformation Consultant

Accenture; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture seeks a Consultant, Network Engineer to design, implement, and support secure, scalable networking solutions across enterprise environments. They translate business and technical requirements into practical network designs, contribute to transformation initiatives, and collaborate with teams to deliver reliable, future-ready infrastructure.

They are also expected to build strong client relationships, continuously develop their technical expertise, and contribute to successful project

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience supporting large-scale network transformation and modernization programs.
• Minimum 4+ years designing infrastructure to support AI, analytics, data-intensive, and high-performance application workloads.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience with software-defined networking, intent-based networking, network digital twins, and autonomous operations concepts.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience with hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and edge networking architectures.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience working within DevOps, NetOps, SRE, and platform engineering operating models.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience integrating network infrastructure with cloud, security, observability, and enterprise management platforms.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience with data center fabrics, high-performance transport networks, and large-scale distributed systems
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan network design and implementation projects
• Assess client network environments and identify gaps and performance improvement opportunities, based on leading industry practices
• 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 detailed designs utilizing software defined networking, network segmentation, network access control, network security, and cloud networking components
• Analyze and provide recommendations for emerging network technologies
• Implement network infrastructures solutions (hands‑on engineering, configuration, testing, deployment, and initial support)
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients
• Drive internal and client‑facing meetings and develop reports and presentations
• Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Client communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

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

Tools

Software-defined networking

Intent-based networking

Network digital twins

Autonomous operations

Job description

Accenture seeks a Consultant, Network Engineer to design, implement, and support secure, scalable networking solutions across enterprise environments. They translate business and technical requirements into practical network designs, contribute to transformation initiatives, and collaborate with teams to deliver reliable, future-ready infrastructure.

They are also expected to build strong client relationships, continuously develop their technical expertise, and contribute to successful project