As a Network Infrastructure Solutions Engineer at Accenture, you will play a pivotal role in assessing, planning, and implementing network design and transformation projects. You will work closely with clients to develop and implement network engineering solutions, from concept through implementation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan network design and implementation projects.
• Collaborate with clients to identify gaps and performance improvement opportunities in network environments.
• Develop implementation roadmaps and transition plans.
• Create presentations outlining findings and present them to client managers and engineers.
• Develop network detailed designs in areas such as software-defined networking, network segmentation, network access control, network security, and cloud networking.
• Analyze and provide recommendations for emerging network technologies.
• Implement network infrastructure solutions, including hands-on engineering, configuration, testing, deployment, and initial support.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with client engagement team personnel.
• Drive internal and client-facing meetings, prepare reports, and presentations.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in network infrastructure solutions engineering, implementation, integrations, and operations.
• Minimum 3+ years of technical experience and strong working knowledge of IP internetworking, LAN switching, WAN, and network security.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience working with cloud-based network and network security infrastructures (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Strong technical experience in IP protocol suite, SD-WAN, SD-LAN, NFV, cloud networking, next-generation firewalls, wireless, and network observability.
• Experience with technologies such as MPLS, BGP, EIGRP, QoS, WAN optimization, and network access control.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Programming language knowledge, infrastructure as code knowledge, and cloud engineering knowledge (e.g., Lambdas, serverless).
• Previous network consulting practice experience.
• Experience with non-Cisco products and technologies such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Juniper Mist networks.
• Desired vendor certifications such as CCNP, CCDP, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Location and Compensation

• The role may require travel, varying from 25% to 100% based on business need and client requirements.
• Compensation varies depending on factors such as office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Annual salary ranges are provided based on location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you require accommodation, please reach out to us during the application process.

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