Senior Network Architect - Accenture Federal Services
Arlington, VA
About the Job
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services to do the work you love in an inclusive, collaborative, and caring community, where you can be empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
You Are:
The SeniorNetwork Architect will provide network support for project/program management activities, work with teams to identify designs to meet requirements, perform implementations and operationalize new and existing functionalities in the environment. The Azure Network Architect will review the environment for efficiencies and recommend solutions to enhanced efficiency and functionality in the environment. The Azure Network Architect will ensure that solutions are compliant with the AFS security standards, all documentation is updated and will perform/support operations during handover of new functionality.
Responsibilities Include:
- A strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and technologies, as well as experience in designing and implementing complex network solutions.
- Skills in network security, cloud networking, virtualization, and automation
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills are also essential for effectively collaborating with diverse teams and addressing complex networking challenges.
- Expertise in areas such as routing and switching, network security (firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection and prevention), cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), network automation (using tools like Ansible or Puppet), and experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
- Understanding of components including Azure Virtual Networks, Subnets, Network Security Groups, Azure Load Balancer, Azure VPN Gateway, Azure DNS, and Azure Traffic Manager. This would include how to design, implement, and manage these components effectively within the Azure environment.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders are also crucial for success in this role.
Here's What You Need:
- US Citizen on US soil (required)
- 5 year(s) of expert level experience in WAN routing, remote connectivity and LAN technologies (switches, routers, wireless and firewalls) including centralized monitoring and management in large-scale, high-availability environments
- 2 year(s) of experience in IT infrastructure, TCP/IP, networking and information system security principles, practices and technologies
- 2 year(s) of experience working with core Internet routing protocols and services
- 2 year(s) of experience working with Palo Alto virtual firewall and Panorama Central Support solutions
- 2 year(s) of hands-on experience in Cloud operations and/or systems administration
- Experience with cloud migration
- Relevant cloud certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect or AWS Cloud Practitioner
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with cloud solutions
Bonus Points if you have:
- 1 year(s) of experience with QoS and LAN traffic management techniques
- 1 year(s) of experience with SolarWinds monitoring platforms
- 2 year(s) of experience working with Juniper SRX firewalls
- 2 year(s) of experience working with F5 configuration and principles
- Support the design, build, test and deployment of solutions to integrate disparate networks with AFS IT
- Meet with stakeholders to review requirements; map scope into design/architecture
- Work support tickets, make changes where necessary using the CR process
- Escalate issues/concerns with the Initiative
- Provide network support to configure and test the solution
- Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests
- Develop/transition operational processes and procedures for Ops teams to support solution
- CCNP or CCIE preferred
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, Maryland, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:
$88,600—$178,600 USD
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Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here
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