Network Engineer (West Midlands)

Network Engineer 
Location: West Midlands
Competitive Salary & Package (Dependent on Experience)
Career Level: Senior Analyst or Consultant

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role to deliver the first-class services we are known for. 

Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application.

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. 

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO.

As a team:
You be required to perform “Business as usual” or Project implementations including design, build and system deployments, including troubleshooting, security and configuration changes. 
 
Join Accenture Technology and you will become part of the largest and most diverse group of business operations specialists in the world. You will be part of a team which implements public and private cloud technologies and builds and transforms client infrastructure services.  

• The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provides an unbeatable platform from which to build a career. 

• This role may either be based from a multi-client delivery centre or at client sites for extended period of times when required.

As a Network Engineer, you will:

• Manage firewall security via central management consoles such Panorama and/or FortiManager.

• Troubleshoot network connectivity incidents (this includes routing, switching and security).

• Build, configure and maintain network infrastructures as per best practices.

• Identify service improvements to reduce risk and improve stability.

• Producing high quality implementation scripts, test plans and change controls for all network changes.

• Undertake necessary trainings and certifications on latest technologies.

In our team we are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with:

• Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application.

• Working knowledge of network security including firewall configuration and security policy management.

• Working knowledge of networking protocols and an understanding of EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, and IP multicast. 

• A network certification.  As a minimum CCNA, CCNP, JNCIP or equivalent.

• Familiarity of multiple network vendors such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortigate and/or Juniper.

• Working knowledge of Implementing and supporting large corporate or data centre networks preferably in a multi-client, service provider environment.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

• Preparing low-level network designs in line with high level designs specified by Network Architects. 

• Preparing and implementing network firewall security rules.

• Creating, maintaining and reviewing operational and technical design documentation.

• Analysis of network performance statistics using a variety of tools.  

• Strong incident fault finding skills and experience.

Set yourself apart:

• Experience in operational management of Palo Alto Panorama central console.

• Experience with Palo Alto Prisma Access

• Strong knowledge of Network security management.

• Strong knowledge of IPSEC VPN Tunnels.

• Knowledge of AWS cloud and native services.

• Ability to develop network automation through use of scripts e.g. Python

• Existing UK Government security clearance is required to work on UK Government contracts.

What’s in it for you:
At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days of vacation per year, access to app based fitness classes and discounts on range of gyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role to deliver the first-class services we are known for. 

About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 537,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

Closing Date for Applications 31/08/2021
Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.