Network Engineer - SME

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! Who you are: The Network Engineer (SME) serves as the principal authority for network architecture, zero-trust network design, and cross-enclave interoperability. This role leads the design, implementation, and optimization of resilient, secure network infrastructures supporting mission-critical operations. The SME provides strategic and technical leadership in network modernization, security architecture, and performance optimization while ensuring secure and reliable communications across complex, multi-enclave environments. What you do: Design and implement enterprise network architectures that support secure, mission-critical operations. Lead zero-trust network design initiatives and cross-enclave interoperability solutions. Optimize network performance, reliability, and security across complex, multi-enclave environments. Establish and enforce network security architecture standards and governance processes. Drive network modernization efforts aligned with enterprise strategy and zero-trust principles. Ensure secure communications and connectivity across classified and highly regulated environments. Provide technical leadership for network infrastructure planning and implementation. Par