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# Network Engineer - SME

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $106,300.0 - $221,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Performance Tuning, Zero Trust Network Access, Computer Networking Systems, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, SDN Network, Network Optimization
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3358949993&tx=KL707PFK&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree required.
 * Minimum 10 years of experience designing and supporting enterprise network environments.
 * Strong expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, network security, and access control technologies.
 * Experience implementing zero-trust architectures and secure communications solutions.
 * Advanced troubleshooting and network performance analysis skills.
 * Experience supporting mission-critical, highly secure, or regulated environments.
 * Strong leadership, communication, and technical documentation skills.

Nice to have:

 * Master's degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
 * Experience supporting federal, defense, intelligence, or classified network environments.
 * Expertise with multi-enclave or cross-domain network architectures.
 * Experience with cloud networking, software-defined networking (SDN), and hybrid cloud environments.
 * Knowledge of security accreditation processes and compliance frameworks.
 * Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, JNCIP, JNCIE, AWS Advanced Networking, or equivalent.

Security Clearance:

 * Active Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position

## Description

The Network Engineer (SME) serves as the principal authority for network architecture, zero-trust network design, and cross-enclave interoperability. This role leads the design, implementation, and optimization of resilient, secure network infrastructures supporting mission-critical operations. The SME provides strategic and technical leadership in network modernization, security architecture, and performance optimization while ensuring secure and reliable communications across complex, multi-enclave environments.

What you do:

 * Design and implement enterprise network architectures that support secure, mission-critical operations.
 * Lead zero-trust network design initiatives and cross-enclave interoperability solutions.
 * Optimize network performance, reliability, and security across complex, multi-enclave environments.
 * Establish and enforce network security architecture standards and governance processes.
 * Drive network modernization efforts aligned with enterprise strategy and zero-trust principles.
 * Ensure secure communications and connectivity across classified and highly regulated environments.
 * Provide technical leadership for network infrastructure planning and implementation.
 * Partner with security, architecture, and operations teams to maintain resilient network systems.


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