Senior Network Engineer

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the implementation, administration, monitoring, and support of enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises datacenters and cloud environments. The role requires strong technical expertise in Cisco networking and F5 technologies, with the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues, support day-to-day operations, and contribute to infrastructure improvements. The engineer serves as an L2/L3 escalation point, ensuring network stability, availability, performance, and compliance with operational standards while working closely with senior engineers, architects, cloud teams, and security teams., * Identify network design limitations and recommend improvement opportunities to senior engineers and architects.

• Provide technical input for infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives.
• Support network implementation projects by validating configurations and operational readiness.
• Assist with evaluating new technologies and operational enhancements., Support
• Maintain Cisco routing and switching infrastructure, including Catalyst 9K, ASR, OSPF, BGP, and related technologies.
• Support SD-WAN and DMVPN solutions to provide reliable WAN connectivity.
• Maintain F5 BIG-IP load balancing solutions., * Serve as an L2/L3 escalation point for network-related incidents and service requests.
• Troubleshoot routing, switching, load balancing, cloud connectivity, wireless, and WAN-related issues.
• Participate in Major Incident Management (MIM) calls and provide technical expertise during service restoration activities.
• Perform root cause analysis and contribute to problem management activities.
• Utilize monitoring tools such as SolarWinds to identify and resolve issues proactively., * Execute standard, normal, and emergency changes following ITIL processes and established operational procedures.
• Perform device upgrades, patching, firmware updates, and configuration changes.
• Conduct network health checks, performance assessments, and capacity reviews.
• Maintain network documentation, including topology diagrams, IP address inventories, implementation procedures, and operational runbooks.
• Support Cisco Wireless, Cisco ISE, and ACI environments as required., * Identify recurring operational challenges and recommend improvements to enhance network reliability and performance.
• Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Support implementation of infrastructure modernization and cloud networking initiatives.
• Contribute to operational standards, knowledge articles, and technical documentation., * Work closely with cloud, server, security, and datacenter teams to support integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers during troubleshooting and implementation activities.
• Provide technical guidance to junior team members and share operational best practices.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders during incidents, change activities, and project implementations.

• Strong hands-on experience supporting Cisco routing and switching environments, including Catalyst 9K, ASR, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, and WAN technologies.
• Working knowledge of F5 BIG-IP technologies, including LTM, GTM/DNS, SSL certificate management, and load balancing.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking, VPNs, NAT, QoS, DNS, DHCP, and network security concepts.

Problem Solving & Troubleshooting

• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex network incidents and performance issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support major incident troubleshooting and restoration activities.
• Analyze recurring issues and identify opportunities for operational improvements., * A minimum of 5 years of enterprise networking experience supporting Cisco, F5, and cloud networking technologies in a managed services or large enterprise environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

3.93.9 out of 5 stars Columbus, OH Hybrid work $68,300 - $182,600 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays, 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 09/20/2026.

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:

Role Location Annual Salary Range California $73,800 to $182,600 Cleveland $68,300 to $146,100 Colorado $73,800 to $157,800 District of Columbia $78,500 to $168,000 Illinois $68,300 to $157,800 Maine $62,800 to $134,400 Maryland $73,800 to $157,800 Massachusetts $73,800 to $168,000 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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