<div class="content-intro"><div> <div> </div> <div>At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!</div> <div> </div> </div></div><p><strong>About the Role:</strong><br>AFS is seeking an expert Principal Network Solutions Architect to lead the planning, architecture, and implementation of our large-scale, global network infrastructure. This role requires deep technical leadership in designing and deploying mission-critical on-premise, hybrid, and air-gapped networks. The ideal candidate will possess a profound understanding of advanced routing protocols and extensive experience architecting secure, resilient, and high-performance networks for the Department of Defense (DoD). Your expertise will be the driving force behind our network strategy, from datacenter hardware to seamless hybrid cloud connectivity.</p> <p><strong>Core Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of secure, resilient, and scalable global network solutions.</li> <li>Develop and manage complex network architectures for DoD air-gapped environments, incorporating transport security and KG encryption devices.</li> <li>Engineer highly available and redundant network designs using advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, etc.) to ensure maximum uptime for critical systems.</li> <li>Architect and lead the implementation of hybrid cloud network strategies, establishing secure, robust, and low-latency connectivity using technologies like AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute.</li> <li>Define requirements and provide expert recommendations for on-premise datacenter infrastructure, including rack hardware, power, and cooling.</li> <li>Collaborate with security, cloud, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and end-to-end security across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.</li> <li>Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for network architecture, standards, device configurations, and operational procedures.</li> <li>Serve as the highest-level escalation point for complex network issues, providing expert-level troubleshooting and strategic resolution.</li> <li>Mentor other engineers and provide technical leadership across the organization on advanced networking and datacenter best practices.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Skills & Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Must possess and maintain required DoD 8140 certifications.</li> <li>up to 25% TDY Travel OCONUS</li> <li>10 years of experience in senior-level network engineering and architecture in the following areas: <ul> <li>Expertise in planning and architecting large-scale, global networks with a deep understanding of advanced routing protocols, particularly BGP.</li> <li>Expert-level knowledge of on-premise datacenter design principles, including rack layout, power planning (PDU), and cooling.</li> <li>Proven experience designing redundant, high-availability networks using advanced routing and switching protocols.</li> <li>Deep expertise in hybrid cloud networking solutions, specifically AWS Direct Connect and equivalent technologies for other cloud providers.</li> <li>Strong background in designing and managing DoD air-gapped networks and their unique security constraints.</li> <li>Extensive hands-on experience with the architecture and integration of KG encryption devices (e.g., KG-175 TACLANE series).</li> <li>Expert-level knowledge of on-premise datacenter design principles, including rack layout, power planning (PDU), and cooling.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Advanced networking certifications such as Cisco CCIE (Data Center or Enterprise Infrastructure) or Juniper JNCIE.</li> <li>Experience with network automation using tools like Ansible or Terraform.</li> <li>Knowledge of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) technologies.</li> <li>Familiarity with multiple public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).</li> <li>Proficiency with network monitoring, analysis, and performance tuning tools.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Clearance: </strong></p> <ul> <li>An active TS/SCI is required</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p> </p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8">As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of <strong>California, Colorado, C