Senior Network Engineer – DoD Data Center & Hybrid Cloud

Accenture Federal Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks a Senior Network Engineer to lead, design, secure, and optimize mission‑critical network infrastructure in a hybrid cloud/on‑premises environment supporting DoD operations. This 100% onsite role in Tampa, FL may require up to 25% travel overseas and involves advanced Layer 2/3 design, data center architectures, and security controls.

You will mentor engineers, drive modernization initiatives, and ensure compliance with DoD cyber mandates while aligning with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or 4 years of equivalent experience.
• 5 years of professional network engineering experience in enterprise or DoW environments.
• Expert-level knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, subnetting, ACLs, and segmentation.
• Hands‑on expertise with Cisco enterprise gear (Catalyst, Nexus, ISE, TACACS+).
• Strong experience with network security architectures and cyber‑compliance
• Onsite in Tampa, FL with up to 25% travel OCCONUS

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and maintain advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 network infrastructures across campus, data center, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Architect and administer enterprise 802.1X authentication using Cisco ISE and secure access frameworks.
• Lead networking design and integration for VMware ESXi/vCenter environments and multi-tier connectivity.
• Ensure network compliance with STIGs, RMF controls, FIPS, and DoD mandates.
• Integrate network platforms with SIEM and monitoring stacks and diagnose complex issues.
• Lead network upgrades, patching, and change management processes.
• Architect and validate DR/ continuity for network services.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight across teams.

Skills

TCP/IP

VLANs

Routing

Switching

Cisco ISE

TACACS+

Nexus/NX OS

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of equivalent experience

Tools

Cisco Catalyst

Cisco Nexus

NX-OS

VMware ESXi/vCenter

SIEM/Monitoring (Elastic)

Zabbix

SolarWinds

Job description

Accenture Federal Services seeks a Senior Network Engineer to lead, design, secure, and optimize mission‑critical network infrastructure in a hybrid cloud/on‑premises environment supporting DoD operations. This 100% onsite role in Tampa, FL may require up to 25% travel overseas and involves advanced Layer 2/3 design, data center architectures, and security controls.

You will mentor engineers, drive modernization initiatives, and ensure compliance with DoD cyber mandates while aligning with