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Federal Network Systems Engineer

Accenture Federal Services and Careers
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2026
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.
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.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The Network Systems Engineer is responsible for delivering advanced technical leadership and infrastructure support for the Azure Core Networking team within Government Cloud environments. This role provides Tier 2 expertise, leading complex incident response, deep-dive troubleshooting, and operational excellence for mission-critical networking infrastructure across secure federal facilities. The position supports 24x7 operations and serves as a technical authority for services including PhysNet, FPN, ExpressRoute, VPN, and advanced network services.

Here's what you need:

  • 1-2 years of experience in network operations or technical support.
  • High level knowledge of enterprise networking architectures, including advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), MPLS, and secure VPN technologies, with the ability to design, evaluate, and troubleshoot complex network topologies.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure networking services, including ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, and/or Virtual WAN, supporting large-scale, mission-critical government cloud environments.
  • CompTIA Security

Bonus points if you have:

  • Experience with federal government cloud environments
  • Proven expertise in advanced network monitoring and diagnostics, including SPAN sessions, packet capture analysis, and root-cause investigation across hybrid and secure networks.
  • Experience with network automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Linux), leveraging automation to improve operational efficiency and reduce recurring incidents.
  • Prior experience in managed service provider (MSP) or cloud operations environment
  • One or more of the following certifications:
    • Azure AZ-700
    • CCNA
    • CCNP

Eligibility requirements:

  • US Citizenship
  • Must have valid US passport
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.
Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Requesting An Accommodation
Accenture Federal Services 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 Federal Services 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 are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants 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 Federal Services 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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