Senior Network Engineer — SDN, Security & Automation

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, an Accenture Federal Services company, seeks a network engineer to design, implement, and optimize DHMS program network infrastructure for reliability and security. The role collaborates with IT teams to develop policies and ensure compliance with DHMS IT standards.

You will work with Cisco and Juniper equipment, Wireshark, and SDN concepts, conducting analyses of voice, LAN/WAN, wireless networks, and network management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent).
• 5–7 years of network engineering/administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of network principles and equipment (Cisco, Juniper).
• Proficient in network configuration and troubleshooting (e.g., Wireshark).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, manages, and optimizes DHMS network infrastructure for reliability, performance and security.
• Works with IT teams and stakeholders to develop policies, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with DHMS IT policies and best practices.
• Performs analysis and design of voice networks, LAN and WAN data networks, wireless networks, and network management systems to support voice and data services.
• Maintains up-to-date technical knowledge of network system testing and analysis methods, processes, and tools (e.g., Wireshark).
• Applies experience with SDN architecture, network assessments, automated configurations, and documentation development.
• Maintains current knowledge of networking hardware, software, standards, best practices, and industry trends in network engineering and data security.

Skills

Network engineering

Cisco/Juniper

Wireshark

SDN concepts

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

Wireshark

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

SDN tooling

Network automation

Job description

ASM Research, an Accenture Federal Services company, seeks a network engineer to design, implement, and optimize DHMS program network infrastructure for reliability and security. The role collaborates with IT teams to develop policies and ensure compliance with DHMS IT standards.

You will work with Cisco and Juniper equipment, Wireshark, and SDN concepts, conducting analyses of voice, LAN/WAN, wireless networks, and network management systems.