Network Engineering Associate Manager

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and, Interactive, Technology, and Operations services, all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 750,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners, and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com. 

We seek network professionals who have successfully led and delivered modern network transformations.  Key job responsibilities include:  

• Assess and plan network design and implementation projects

• Assess client network environments and identify gaps and performance improvement opportunities, based on leading industry practices

• Develop implementation roadmaps and transition plans

• Document findings and present to client managers and engineers

• Develop network engineering solutions from concept through implementation

• Create network detailed designs utilizing software defined networking, network segmentation, network access control, network security, and cloud networking components

• Analyze and provide recommendations for emerging network technologies

• Implement network infrastructures solutions (hands-on engineering, configuration, testing, deployment, and initial support)

• Establish and maintain relationships with clients

• Drive internal and client-facing meetings and develop reports and presentations

Travel may be required for this role.  The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Required Skills:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in network infrastructure solutions engineering, implementation, integrations, and operations of enterprise and carrier-class networks

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in TCP/IP Internetworking, LAN Switching, WAN, and network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS)

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience working with cloud-based network infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Strong technical experience in the following areas:

  • Experience with the following technologies: SDN / SD-WAN, cloud and virtualized networking, MPLS, VRF, BGP, EIGRP, QoS, VSS, NG Firewalls

• Experience with network segmentation, network automation including use of GenAI and agentic AI, network orchestration, and network monitoring tools

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)   

Preferred Skills:

• Previous network consulting practice experience

• Experience with non-Cisco products and technologies such as Palo Alto, F5 and Juniper networks

• Industry recognized vendor certifications are strongly preferred (e.g., CCNP, CCDP and others)

• 3 years of hands-on experience with three or more Cisco platforms

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent-- Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Professional Skill Requirements:

• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member

• Proven ability to lead teams and develop network engineers

• Proven analytical, problem solving, organizational and time management skills

• Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

• Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills

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 07/23/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: