Network Innovation Lead

Job Role: Network Innovation Lead

Career Level: Manager

Location: London (with expected travel)

Salary: Competitive, plus benefits.

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. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

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Accenture seeks an experienced and skilled Network Innovation Lead to join our team. You will play a key role in developing and optimising our enterprise network infrastructure, with expertise in cloud networking, automation, and traditional architectures. This role requires leadership in integrating cloud and on-premise technologies, driving performance, scalability, and security across the network.

Responsibilities:

• Network Solutions Leadership: Innovate and design network solutions using Accenture resources, contributing to client-facing projects.
• Team Leadership: Mentor a diverse team of consultants and architects on new technologies and network concepts.
• Business Case Creation: Advocate for new network innovations by identifying business challenges and proposing solutions.
• Network Evangelism: Communicate and document new ideas and technologies to expand Accenture’s network practice.
• Strategic Planning: Work with senior management to enhance program delivery, improve client satisfaction, and analyze performance metrics.
• Collaboration: Partner with Infrastructure Engineering and Sales teams to drive network opportunities across industries.
• Go-To-Market Campaigns: Lead campaigns and develop new solutions to address client needs.
• Program Management: Oversee complex network transformation projects, managing budgets and risks.

Design & Management:

• Lead design and deployment of LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and cloud networks.
• Expertise in both Operational Technology (OT) and IT, including segmentation, routing, and switching.
• Implement secure, scalable network architectures for hybrid cloud environments.

Cloud Networking:

• Architect cloud-based network solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP) to support diverse workloads.
• Ensure high availability and optimise performance in cloud environments, with focus on security and cost.

Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting:

• Continuously monitor and resolve network performance issues to ensure business continuity.

Security & Compliance:

• Implement and maintain network security measures, ensuring compliance with standards like NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 8-10 years in program management/consulting, with experience leading teams and managing budgets.
• Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management abilities.
• Leadership: Proven ability to inspire teams and drive results in a dynamic environment.

Domain Knowledge:

• Expertise in network architecture, cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), and enterprise networks.
• Familiarity with routing/switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF) and network security principles.
• Experience with network automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform) and SD-WAN.
• Certifications like CCNP, AWS Certified Networking, or Azure Network Engineer Associate are a plus.

What’s in it for you:

• At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Closing Date for Applications: 30/11/2023

• Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.