Network Engineer

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• 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.

• In our team we are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with: 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. Management of LAN/WAN environments including device protocols and communication standards, such as Cisco, Juniper or Fortinet Administration of Firewall systems such as Forti Gate, Palo Alto Juniper, Checkpoint or Cisco Knowledge of Load balancer solutions VPN and Remote Access solutions Associate level Network certification (CCNA, JNCIA or equivalent) Working knowledge of Implementing and supporting large corporate or data centre networks preferably in a multi-client, service provider environment.

• As a Network Engineer, you will: Manage firewall security. 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.

Implementing low-level network designs as specified by Network Architects.

Management of Network Security appliances (example: Next Gen Firewalls with UTM).

Management of Load Balancing appliances.

On-going maintenance of network infrastructure in-line with Accenture/vendor security/compliance recommendations.

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

Analysis of network…