Senior Network Architect: Zero‑Trust & Cross‑Enclave

Accenture Federal Services; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Network Engineer (SME) to lead design, implementation, and optimization of secure, enterprise-scale networks supporting mission-critical operations. This role emphasizes zero-trust design, cross-enclave interoperability, and governance of security standards across complex environments.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in enterprise networks, with strong expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience designing and supporting enterprise network environments.
• Strong expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, network security, and access control technologies.
• Experience implementing zero-trust architectures and secure communications solutions.
• Advanced troubleshooting and network performance analysis skills.
• Experience supporting mission-critical, highly secure, or regulated environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise network architectures that support secure, mission-critical operations.
• Lead zero-trust network design initiatives and cross-enclave interoperability solutions.
• Optimize network performance, reliability, and security across complex, multi-enclave environments.
• Establish and enforce network security architecture standards and governance processes.
• Drive network modernization efforts aligned with enterprise strategy and zero-trust principles.
• Ensure secure communications and connectivity across classified and highly regulated environments.
• Provide technical leadership for network infrastructure planning and implementation.
• Partner with security, architecture, and operations teams to maintain resilient network systems.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Firewalls & VPNs

Zero-trust architectures

Troubleshooting

Network security

Leadership & communication

Technical documentation

Regulated environments

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (nice-to-have)

Job description

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Network Engineer (SME) to lead design, implementation, and optimization of secure, enterprise-scale networks supporting mission-critical operations. This role emphasizes zero-trust design, cross-enclave interoperability, and governance of security standards across complex environments.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in enterprise networks, with strong expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and security.