Cloud Network Engineering Consultant
Company: Accenture
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: August 8, 2022
Job Description:
We are: A leading partner to the worlds major cloud providers
and cloud network vendors. The formation of Accenture Cloud First,
with a $3 billion investment over three years, demonstrates our
commitment to deliver greater value to our clients when they need
it most. As a pillar of our Cloud First practice, Accenture is a
recognized as a vision and capability leader in network
transformation and network managed services. Our Cloud First
multi-service group of more than 70,000 cloud professionals
delivers a full stack of integrated cloud capabilities across data,
edge, integrated infrastructure and applications, deep ecosystem
skills, culture of change along with a deep industry expertise to
shape, move, build and operate our clients businesses in the cloud.
To accelerate our clients transformation leveraging cloud, we
combine world-class learning and talent development expertise; deep
experience in cloud change management; and cloud-ready operating
models with a commitment to responsible business by design with
security, data privacy, responsible use of artificial intelligence,
sustainability and ethics and compliance built into the fundamental
changes Accenture helps companies achieve. Our services cover the
full spectrum of client needs, from strategy to service management,
device-to-cloud networks, workplace solutions, and more. Our Device
to Cloud Network capability offers a complete range of solutions to
manage the complexities of modern digital business and cloud,
ensuring that the network can keep pace with the demands of new
technologies. You are: A growth focused network professional who
has successfully lead and/or supported modern network
transformations. You are able to:
- Assess, and plan network design and implementation
projects
- Assist in assessments of client network environments, identify
gaps and performance improvement opportunities based on leading
industry practices
- Assist in development of implementation roadmap and transition
plans
- Create presentations outlining findings and present to the
client managers and engineers
- Work with clients to develop network engineering solutions from
concept through implementation
- Assist in development of network detailed designs in the
following areas: software defined networking, network segmentation,
network access control, network security and cloud networking
components
- Analyze and provide recommendations for emerging network
technologies
- Implement network infrastructures solutions (hands-on
engineering, configuration, testing, deployment and initial
support)
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with client
engagement team personnel
- Drive internal and client-facing meetings, prepare reports and
presentationsFor now, all Accenture business travel, international
and domestic, is currently restricted to client-essential
sales/delivery activity only. Please note: The safety and
well-being of our people continues to be the top priority, and our
decisions around travel are informed by government COVID-19
response directives, recommendations from leading health
authorities and guidance from a number of infectious disease
experts.What You'll Need:
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in network infrastructure
solutions engineering, implementation, integrations and operations
of enterprise and carrier-class networks
- Minimum 3+ years of experience of technical experience and
strong working knowledge of IP Internetworking, LAN Switching, WAN
and network security are expected
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience working with cloud-based
network infrastructures (AWS & Azure)
- Strong technical experience in the following areas:
- Working knowledge of the IP protocol suite
- Experience with the following technologies SSDN - preferably
SD-WAN, SD-LAN, NFV, MPLS, VRF, BGP, EIGRP, QoS, PBR, VSS, Cisco
ISE, WAN Optimization technologies and NG Firewalls
- Experience with network segmentation, management, automation
and orchestration tools (i.e. Cisco DNA center, Cisco Tetration and
others)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work
experience. (If Associates Degree, must have minimum 6 years work
experience) Bonus Points if You Have:
- Previous network consulting practice experience is
preferred
- Experience with non-Cisco products and technologies such as,
but not limited to Palo Alto, F5 and Juniper networks
- Desired vendor certifications are strongly preferred (e.g.,
CCNP, CCDP and others)
- 3 years of hands-on experience with three or more Cisco
platforms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent-- Engineering, Computer Science
or a related fieldProfessional Skill Requirements:
- Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
- Proven ability to lead teams and develop network engineers
- Proven analytical, problem solving, organizational and time
management skills.
- Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal
skills
- Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management
skillsAs required by theColorado Equal Pay Transparency Act,
Accenture provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for
roles that may be hired in Colorado. Actual compensation is
influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to
skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For
the state of Colorado only, the range of starting pay for this role
is $112,000 - $134,499 and information on benefits offered is here.
(https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits)
#LI-HybridCOVID-19 update:The safety and well-being of our
candidates, our people and their families continues to be a top
priority. Until travel restrictions change, interviews will
continue to be conducted virtually.Subject to applicable law,
please be aware that Accenture requires all employees to be fully
vaccinated as a condition of employment. Accenture will consider
requests for accommodation to this vaccination requirement during
the recruiting process.What We BelieveWe have an unwavering
commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people
has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a
business imperative, every person at Accenture has the
responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive
environment.Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture
and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and
more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our
communities. Read more here
(https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/inclusion-diversity/us-workforce)
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAccenture is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be
discriminated against because of their differences, such as age,
disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression,
religion or sexual orientation.All employment decisions shall be
made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex,
national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status,
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information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis
as protected by federal, state, or local law.Accenture is committed
to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men
and women.For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal
Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement
(https://www.accenture.com/_acnmedia/Careers/PDF-9/Accenture-Annual-Policy-Statement-Regarding-EEO-2018-Applicant.pdf)
.Requesting An AccommodationAccenture is committed to providing
equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or
religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when
needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to
perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to
participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations
made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of
future or continued accommodations once hired.If you would like to
be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have
accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance,
please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009, send us an email
(https://www.accenture.com/us-en/contact-us) or speak with your
recruiter.Other Employment StatementsApplicants for employment in
the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the
future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization
in the United States.Candidates who are currently employed by a
client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be
eligible for consideration.Job candidates will not be obligated to
disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part
of the hiring process.The Company will not discharge or in any
other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because
they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or
the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees
who have access to the compensation information of other employees
or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot
disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals
who do not otherwise have access to compensation information,
unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or
charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding,
hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the
employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to
furnish information.
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