Senior Network Architect: Zero-Trust & Enclave Expert

Accenture Federal Services; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in the United States seeks a Network Engineer (SME) to lead enterprise network architecture, zero-trust design, and cross-enclave interoperability for mission-critical operations. You will design, implement, and optimize secure networks across complex environments, providing technical leadership and governance to ensure resilient, scalable communications.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience in enterprise networks, strong routing/switching, security and VPN

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of experience designing and supporting enterprise networks.
• Strong expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and security.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise network architectures for 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 modernization efforts aligned with enterprise strategy and zero-trust principles.
• Ensure secure communications across classified and regulated environments.
• Provide technical leadership for network infrastructure planning and implementation.
• Partner with security, architecture, and operations teams to maintain resilient networks.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Firewalls

VPNs

Zero-Trust

Network Security

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Accenture Federal Services in the United States seeks a Network Engineer (SME) to lead enterprise network architecture, zero-trust design, and cross-enclave interoperability for mission-critical operations. You will design, implement, and optimize secure networks across complex environments, providing technical leadership and governance to ensure resilient, scalable communications.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience in enterprise networks, strong routing/switching, security and VPN