Network Engineering Associate Manager
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We seek network professionals who have successfully led and delivered modern network transformations. Key job responsibilities include:
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Assess and plan network design and implementation projects
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Assess client network environments and identify gaps and performance improvement opportunities, based on leading industry practices
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Develop implementation roadmaps and transition plans
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Document findings and present to client managers and engineers
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Develop network engineering solutions from concept through implementation
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Create network detailed designs utilizing software defined networking, network segmentation, network access control, network security, and cloud networking components
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Analyze and provide recommendations for emerging network technologies
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Implement network infrastructures solutions (hands-on engineering, configuration, testing, deployment, and initial support)
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Establish and maintain relationships with clients
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Drive internal and client-facing meetings and develop reports and presentations
Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.
Required Skills:
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Minimum 5+ years of experience in network infrastructure solutions engineering, implementation, integrations, and operations of enterprise and carrier-class networks
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Minimum 3+ years of experience in TCP/IP Internetworking, LAN Switching, WAN, and network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS)
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Minimum 1-2 years of experience working with cloud-based network infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP)
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Strong technical experience in the following areas:
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Experience with the following technologies: SDN / SD-WAN, cloud and virtualized networking, MPLS, VRF, BGP, EIGRP, QoS, VSS, NG Firewalls
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Experience with network segmentation, network automation including use of GenAI and agentic AI, network orchestration, and network monitoring tools
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
Preferred Skills:
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Previous network consulting practice experience
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Experience with non-Cisco products and technologies such as Palo Alto, F5 and Juniper networks
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Industry recognized vendor certifications are strongly preferred (e.g., CCNP, CCDP and others)
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3 years of hands-on experience with three or more Cisco platforms
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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Bachelor's Degree or equivalent-- Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Professional Skill Requirements:
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Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
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Proven ability to lead teams and develop network engineers
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Proven analytical, problem solving, organizational and time management skills
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Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
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Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 07/23/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
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Minnesota $73,800 to $157,800
New York $68,300 to $182,600
New Jersey $78,500 to $182,600
Virginia $68,300 to $168,000
Washington $80,200 to $168,000
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