Network Engineer

Job Description: The Network Engineer is responsible for assisting in the design, implementation, management, and optimization of network infrastructure within the program. This role supports efforts to ensure network reliability, performance, and security by working closely with IT teams and stakeholders to develop policies, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with client IT policies and industry best practices. The Network Engineer also contributes to documentation development, network assessments, and modernization initiatives. The Work: Assist in designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing network infrastructure. Support configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of network equipment (Cisco, Juniper). Use network analysis tools such as Wireshark to identify and help resolve issues. Contribute to SDN architecture efforts and automated configuration activities. Assist with network assessments, documentation updates, and configuration baseline development. Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to support network policy development and ensure compliance with client IT standards. Help troubleshoot and resolve network incidents in coordination with senior engineers. Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and data security best practices. Manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining attention to detail. Here’s what you need: Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of IT experience 2 years experience with network hardware such as routers, switches, and firewalls (Cisco, Juniper) Experience with network troubleshooting tools and processes Preferred Qualifications Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent networking credentials Eligibility Requirements Must be a US citizen Must possess an active Secret clearance Compensation As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locations is below: $86,400 – $176,200 USD Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. 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