Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

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The Work

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the implementation, administration, monitoring, and support of enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises datacenters and cloud environments. The role requires strong technical expertise in Cisco networking and F5 technologies, with the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues, support day-to-day operations, and contribute to infrastructure improvements. The engineer serves as an L2/L3 escalation point, ensuring network stability, availability, performance, and compliance with operational standards while working closely with senior engineers, architects, cloud teams, and security teams.

Network Engineering Essentials

Core Technical Expertise:

• Strong hands-on experience supporting Cisco routing and switching environments, including Catalyst 9K, ASR, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, and WAN technologies.
• Working knowledge of F5 BIG-IP technologies, including LTM, GTM/DNS, SSL certificate management, and load balancing.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking, VPNs, NAT, QoS, DNS, DHCP, and network security concepts.

Problem Solving & Troubleshooting:

• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex network incidents and performance issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support major incident troubleshooting and restoration activities.
• Analyze recurring issues and identify opportunities for operational improvements.

Solution & Architecture Support:

• Identify network design limitations and recommend improvement opportunities to senior engineers and architects.
• Provide technical input for infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives.
• Support network implementation projects by validating configurations and operational readiness.
• Assist with evaluating new technologies and operational enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

Support:

• Maintain Cisco routing and switching infrastructure, including Catalyst 9K, ASR, OSPF, BGP, and related technologies.
• Support SD-WAN and DMVPN solutions to provide reliable WAN connectivity.
• Maintain F5 BIG-IP load balancing solutions.

Troubleshooting & Incident Management:

• Serve as an L2/L3 escalation point for network-related incidents and service requests.
• Troubleshoot routing, switching, load balancing, cloud connectivity, wireless, and WAN-related issues.
• Participate in Major Incident Management (MIM) calls and provide technical expertise during service restoration activities.
• Perform root cause analysis and contribute to problem management activities.
• Utilize monitoring tools such as SolarWinds to identify and resolve issues proactively.

Operations & Change Management:

• Execute standard, normal, and emergency changes following ITIL processes and established operational procedures.
• Perform device upgrades, patching, firmware updates, and configuration changes.
• Conduct network health checks, performance assessments, and capacity reviews.
• Maintain network documentation, including topology diagrams, IP address inventories, implementation procedures, and operational runbooks.
• Support Cisco Wireless, Cisco ISE, and ACI environments as required.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify recurring operational challenges and recommend improvements to enhance network reliability and performance.
• Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Support implementation of infrastructure modernization and cloud networking initiatives.
• Contribute to operational standards, knowledge articles, and technical documentation.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with cloud, server, security, and datacenter teams to support integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers during troubleshooting and implementation activities.
• Provide technical guidance to junior team members and share operational best practices.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders during incidents, change activities, and project implementations.

This role will require a minimum of 3 days per week in the office. Hiring locations: Tampa, Orlando or Columbus.

Here's what you need:

• A minimum of 5 years of enterprise networking experience supporting Cisco, F5, and cloud networking technologies in a managed services or large enterprise environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 09/20/2026.

Role Location Annual Salary Range:

• California $73,800 to $182,600
• Cleveland $68,300 to $146,100
• Colorado $73,800 to $157,800
• District of Columbia $78,500 to $168,000
• Illinois $68,300 to $157,800
• Maine $62,800 to $134,400
• Maryland $73,800 to $157,800
• Massachusetts $73,800 to $168,000
• Minnesota $73,800 to $157,800
• New York $68,300 to $182,600
• New Jersey $78,500 to $182,600
• Virginia $68,300 to $168,000
• Washington $80,200 to $168,000

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