Overview

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We emphasise inclusion and diversity and support the whole person. Our core values are Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. We are recognised worldwide for both business performance and inclusion and diversity.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

Role and Team

As a Network Engineer you will be part of Accenture Technology and join the largest and most diverse group of business operations specialists in the world. You will be part of a team which implements public and private cloud technologies and builds and transforms client infrastructure services. This role may be based from a multi-client delivery centre or at client sites for extended periods of time when required.

As a team: You will be required to perform “Business as usual” or project implementations including design, build and system deployments, troubleshooting, security and configuration changes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all network components in a LAN/WAN environment
• Management of Network Security appliances (example: Next Gen Firewalls with UTM)
• Troubleshoot network connectivity incidents (routing, switching and security)
• Build, configure and maintain network infrastructures as per best practices
• Identify service improvements to reduce risk and improve stability
• Produce high quality implementation scripts, test plans and change controls for all network changes (ITIL Framework)
• Upskill knowledge of different technologies as required by projects
• Create, maintain, and review operational and technical design documentation

Required and Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of network security including deployment and configuration of firewalls
• Working knowledge of routing protocols (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF) and IP multicast
• Management of LAN/WAN environments including device protocols and communication standards
• Experience with Wireless Solutions (Cisco / Juniper Mist)
• Administration of Firewall systems (Palo Alto, Juniper, Fortinet, Checkpoint or Cisco)
• Knowledge of Load balancer solutions (Citrix Netscaler/ F5)
• Experience implementing and supporting large corporate or data centre networks, preferably in a multi-client, service provider environment
• Experience with public cloud network & infrastructure resources (e.g. AWS VPC, AWS EC2, Azure NSGs, Azure VMs)
• Network automation through scripts (e.g. Cisco DNA Center, Python) is desirable
• Network Professional level certifications (CCNP, JNCIS, PCNSE or equivalent)
• Understanding of SASE solutions (e.g. Zscaler)
• Existing UK Government security clearance is required to work on UK Government contracts

What’s in it for you

In addition to a competitive basic salary, you will have an extensive benefits package including 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work.

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with clients and partners to enable delivery of first-class services.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations. We have a global network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers with 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Visit us at www.accenture.com

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate. Our equal employment policy extends to all protected characteristics and bases by applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis as protected by law. Our diverse workforce helps us be more innovative, competitive and creative.