Principal Network Solutions Architect

The role

This person will lead the planning, architecture, and implementation of large-scale, global network infrastructure. They will design secure on-premise, hybrid, and air-gapped networks for the Department of Defense.

What you will do

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of secure, resilient, and scalable global network solutions.
• Develop and manage complex network architectures for DoD air-gapped environments.
• Engineer highly available and redundant network designs using advanced routing protocols.
• Architect and lead the implementation of hybrid cloud network strategies.
• Define requirements and provide expert recommendations for on-premise datacenter infrastructure.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, and application teams for seamless integration.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for network architecture and procedures.
• Serve as the highest-level escalation point for complex network issues.
• Mentor other engineers and provide technical leadership.

Required qualifications

• Must possess and maintain required DoD 8140 certifications.
• 10 years of experience in senior-level network engineering and architecture.
• Expertise in planning and architecting large-scale, global networks with BGP.
• Expert-level knowledge of on-premise datacenter design principles.
• Proven experience designing redundant, high-availability networks.
• Deep expertise in hybrid cloud networking solutions like AWS Direct Connect.
• Strong background in designing and managing DoD air-gapped networks.
• Extensive hands-on experience with KG encryption devices.
• An active TS/SCI is required.

Nice to have

• Advanced networking certifications such as Cisco CCIE or Juniper JNCIE
• Experience with network automation using tools like Ansible or Terraform
• Knowledge of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) technologies
• Familiarity with multiple public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Proficiency with network monitoring, analysis, and performance tuning tools

Benefits

• Certifications
• Industry training

Before you apply

• An active TS/SCI is required
• Applicants for the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa
• Candidates currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible

About the company

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture that helps the US federal government. Its 13,000+ people work across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.