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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Salary:** £41,331.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Data Centers, Software Design Documents, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Connections, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Remote Access Technology, Cloud Services, Wide Area Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Juniper, Fortinet, Firewall Services Module, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5913584698

## About the Role

* You be required to perform "Business as usual" or Project implementations including design, build and system deployments, including troubleshooting, security and configuration changes.Join Accenture Technology and you will become part of 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.The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provides an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.This role may either be based from a multi-client delivery centre or at client sites for extended period of times when required.

 * In our team we are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with:· Working knowledge of network security including firewall configuration and security policy management· Working knowledge of networking protocols and an understanding of EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, and IP multicast.· Management of LAN/WAN environments including device protocols and communication standards, such as Cisco, Juniper or Fortinet· Administration of Firewall systems such as FortiGate, Palo Alto Juniper, Checkpoint or Cisco· Knowledge of Load balancer solutions· VPN and Remote Access solutions· Associate level Network certification (CCNA, JNCIA or equivalent)· Working knowledge of Implementing and supporting large corporate or data centre networks preferably in a multi-client, service provider environment.

 * As a Network Engineer, you will:· Manage firewall security.· Troubleshoot network connectivity incidents (this includes routing, switching and security).· Build, configure and maintain network infrastructures as per best practices.· Identify service improvements to reduce risk and improve stability.· Producing high quality implementation scripts, test plans and change controls for all network changes.· Undertake necessary trainings and certifications on latest technologies.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

Implementing low-level network designs as specified by Network Architects.

Management of Network Security appliances (example: Next Gen Firewalls with UTM).

Management of Load Balancing appliances.

On-going maintenance of network infrastructure in-line with Accenture/vendor security/compliance recommendations.

Creating, maintaining, and reviewing operational and technical design documentation.

Analysis of network performance statistics using a variety of tools.· Strong incident fault finding skills and experience.

Network monitoring and alerting

Set yourself apart:·

Experience in operational management of Firewall central management tools e.g. Palo Alto Panorama.· Experience with physical and virtual firewalls.· Knowledge of Network security and threat management.· Experience with creating/managing IPSEC VPN Tunnels.· Knowledge of public cloud services e.g. AWS VPC, AWS EC2, Azure NSGs, Azure VMs· Ability to develop network automation through use of scripts e.g. Python· Network Professional level certifications (CCNP, JNCIS, PCNSE or equivalent)· Existing UK Government security clearance is required to work on UK Government contracts., Experience in operational management of Firewall central management tools e.g. Palo Alto Panorama.

· Experience with physical and virtual firewalls.

· Knowledge of Network security and threat management.

· Experience with creating/managing IPSEC VPN Tunnels.

· Knowledge of public cloud services e.g. AWS VPC, AWS EC2, Azure NSGs, Azure VMs

· Ability to develop network automation through use of scripts e.g. Python· Network Professional level certifications (CCNP, JNCIS, PCNSE or equivalent)

· UK Government security clearance is required to work on UK Government contracts.