Associate VP Network Engineer

Associate VP, Network Engineering

Our Enterprise Networks practice, part of Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure within AI & Engineering, helps clients architect, modernize, and operate the network foundation that underpins their digital and AI-driven ambitions.

We deliver network assessments, strategy, and implementations that improve agility, resilience, and security while reducing operational cost through automation.

Our practitioners work across enterprise campus, data center, and cloud-interconnected networks, guiding clients through transformative initiatives - including the network demands introduced by AI/ML workloads - using leading vendor solutions and Deloitte-developed accelerators.

Recruiting for this role ends on 10/30/26

Work you'll do

As part of our team, you will engage with practitioners and professionals across multiple disciplines, both within Deloitte and our clients' organizations.

You'll have exposure to a broad range of technologies and the opportunity to deepen your expertise while expanding into adjacent domains.

Our practitioners lead and support technical teams to assess, design, and deploy enterprise network solutions across campus, data center, and hybrid cloud environments, owning delivery outcomes while managing client and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

Required


* 10+ years of experience with enterprise networking technologies, including:



* Layer 2 protocols (ARP, 802.1Q, Spanning Tree)


* Layer 3 protocols (BGP, OSPF)


* Layer 4-7 technologies (TCP, load balancers, firewalls, DNS)

8+ years of relevant consulting or industry experience in large-scale, enterprise-class consulting or systems integration engagements

Experience owning full engagement delivery, including financial performance (budget, margin, utilization) and executive-level client relationships

Experience leading pursuits and business development - proposal development, SOW/scoping, solutioning, and staffing strategy

Experience managing and mentoring Managers and project teams, including performance management and career development

Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Preferred


* Proven track record leading engagements across all project phases: plan, build, test, and transition


* Network certifications (e.g., CCIE, CCNP, or equivalent)


* Deep hands-on background in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting, with the credibility to guide technical teams and validate their work


* Proven experience presenting network strategy and topology decisions to executive and C-suite audiences


* Strong understanding of network security architecture (next-generation firewalls, IPS) and its role in enterprise segmentation strategy



* Network security certifications a plus...