A bout Accenture t www.accenture.com . Join Accenture and help transform leading organisations and communities around the world. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance. Choose Accenture and make delivering innovative work part of your extraordinary career. Role Requirements Key Responsibilities: Solution Design & Architecture: Lead the end-to-end design of complex network solutions, encompassing LAN, WAN, WLAN, Data Center Networks, Cloud Networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), and security components. Translate high-level business requirements and technical specifications into detailed network architectures, designs, and implementation plans. Develop and maintain network architecture standards, policies, and procedures. Evaluate and recommend new network technologies, products, and services to enhance performance, security, and cost-effectiveness. Create comprehensive architectural documentation, including design specifications, network diagrams, and bills of materials. Technical Leadership & Guidance: Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to network engineers and other technical teams. Act as a subject matter expert for network-related technologies and best practices. Lead technical discussions with internal stakeholders, clients, and vendors. Participate in strategic planning for future network evolution and capacity planning. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Work closely with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, security, applications, and project management to ensure seamless integration and delivery of network solutions. Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements. Engage with vendors and partners to evaluate new technologies and ensure optimal solutions. Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Act as an escalation point for complex network issues, providing expert-level troubleshooting and resolution. Conduct root cause analysis for network incidents and propose preventative measures. Project Management Support: Provide architectural oversight and support throughout the project lifecycle, from initiation to post-implementation review. Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and risk management. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. 10 years of progressive experience in network engineering and at least 5 years in a network solution architect role, designing and implementing large-scale enterprise networks. Deep expertise in a wide range of networking protocols and technologies, including: Routing & Switching: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, STP, VLANs, VRF. Data Center Networking: Cisco ACI, VMware NSX, Software-Defined Networking (SDN) concepts. Wireless Networking: Wi-Fi 6/6E, Cisco Meraki, Aruba. Security: Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA), VPNs (IPsec, SSL), NAC, IDS/IPS, Zero Trust principles. Cloud Networking: Experience with designing and implementing network solutions in at least one major cloud provider (AWS VPC, Azure VNet, Google Cloud Networking). Load Balancing/Application Delivery: F5 BIG-IP, Citrix ADC. Network Automation & Orchestration: Python, Ansible, Terraform, Scripting. Network Monitoring & Management: SNMP, NetFlow, SYSLOG, centralized monitoring tools. Certifications (highly desirable): Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) - R&S, Data Center, or Security. Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE). AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty. Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate or Expert. Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE). Fortinet NSE 4/7/8. ITIL Foundation. Skills & Attributes: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Excellent written communication skills for creating clear and concise documentation. Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented. Benefits of working at Accenture: 18 weeks paid parental leave Long & short-term career break opportunities Structured career development program Local and international career opportunities. 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