Senior Network Architect – Zero-Trust for Mission-Critical

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

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks a Network Engineer (SME) to lead design, implementation, and optimization of resilient, secure network infrastructures across multi‑enclave environments. The role focuses on zero‑trust principles, cross‑enclave interoperability, and mission‑critical operations.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of enterprise network experience, with strong routing, switching, and security expertise. Security clearance may be required depending on position.

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

Network design

Zero-trust

Network security

Routing & switching

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Documentation

Communication

Regulated environments

Cloud networking

CCNP

CCIE

CISSP

JNCIP

JNCIE

AWS Advanced Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in IT / Network Engineering / Cybersecurity

Tools

CCNP

CCIE

CISSP

JNCIP

JNCIE

AWS Advanced Networking

Job description

Accenture Federal Services seeks a Network Engineer (SME) to lead design, implementation, and optimization of resilient, secure network infrastructures across multi‑enclave environments. The role focuses on zero‑trust principles, cross‑enclave interoperability, and mission‑critical operations.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of enterprise network experience, with strong routing, switching, and security expertise. Security clearance may be required depending on position.