Senior Software-Defined Network (SDN) Engineer
Accenture Federal Services helps the U.S. federal government make the nation stronger, safer, and improve life for people. With 13,000+ employees, the company pursues the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, Accenture offers a collaborative community where employees can grow, learn, and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, and industry training.
Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Senior Software‑Defined Network (SDN) Engineer to perform technical product analysis, develop working prototypes, and design and troubleshoot infrastructure services for federal customers. The role leverages extensive VMware and Microsoft on‑premises ecosystem expertise along with cloud infrastructure knowledge to drive innovation and technical excellence. Strong communication skills are required to interface with senior customer leadership, including C‑Suite executives.
Qualifications
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
- 5 years of experience with data‑center and WAN design and operations using Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and ASR hardware.
- 5 years of Microsoft or VMware on‑premises ecosystem network experience.
- 5 years of experience with tier‑3 issue analysis, design, and/or implementation activities.
- 3 years of experience documenting designs and shepherding them through design review boards, defending design decisions and overall solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Effective verbal and non‑verbal communication with peers and C‑Suite level client leadership.
- Must possess or obtain within 6 months a Security+ CE or equivalent security certification.
- Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) certification with proficiency in virtual networking configuration and Software‑Defined Networking (e.g., VMware NSX, Cisco ACI, or other).
- Experience with advanced protocols such as MP‑BGP, DMVPN, or MPLS.
- Software‑defined networking using Cisco management and automation tools or third‑party tools such as Ansible.
- Experience designing, developing, and/or deploying cloud‑based systems.
- Knowledge of Zero Trust and federal strategies for implementation across multiple capability pillars.
- Understanding of federal IT compliance frameworks, including NIST, FedRAMP, and DoD‑specific requirements.
Clearance
An active TS/SCI clearance is required.
Pay
The base pay range for this position in the listed locations (California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland) is $143,700 — $180,400 USD.
Benefits
Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.