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Aquarion Water Company lists this Senior Network Security Engineer opportunity in monroe, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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The Aquarion Water Authority (AWA) is a locally governed, not-for-profit water authority providing water service to more than 735,000 people in 60 municipalities across Connecticut. Based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, AWA is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and long-term stewardship of one of the state's largest water systems. Through local governance, operational expertise, and continued investment in critical infrastructure, AWA is committed to delivering safe, reliable water service to the communities it serves.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity to join our highly skilled technical team as a Senior Network Security Engineer is available at Aquarion Water Authority. This role is perfect for an experienced hands-on contributor with a background in security on complex enterprise class network environments.
Operate and enhance current network and related security systems (Network switches, routers, internet firewall services, VPN and other Network Management devices)
Define, design and implement network and related security solutions. Creates and maintains standard builds/templates
Applies advanced network and related security engineering and architecture knowledge on complex and diverse problems where analysis of situations requires in-depth evaluation
Designs, installs, supports, and maintains new network and related security hardware and software infrastructure. May oversee network and/or related security systems projects
Allocates network resources, monitors network performance and usage, and ensures most cost effective and efficient use of network system resources
Ensures all IT equipment complies with industry and regulatory standards
Troubleshoots, analyzes, and resolves faults in operational networks
Ensures routine preventative maintenance and license compliance is performed
Project manage scope, approach, budget, schedule and resources on network and security related projects.
Develop network and related security documentation, including diagrams and work instructions
Administrate procurement/contracts activities of network and related security assets
Perform after hours support duties for network and infrastructure on a rotational basis
Preferred Requirements
Cisco routing, Voice/data communications, Network architecture and Network services such as DNS, DHCP, Systems security, Application Architecture, Network monitoring and alerting, Firewall configuration maintenance, and Network protocol traffic management
Experience with advanced network engineering principles, utility industry standards and developing technologies
Experience in network cyber investigations
Experience in creating network design diagrams and documentation.
Experience with packet capture and protocol analysis
Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, problems solving skills required.
Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and time management skills
Strong team player
Minimum 8 years of experience working within network infrastructure
Minimum 4 years’ experience in firewall/security management
Education/Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, IT or related field
CCNA, CCNP, Security Certifications Preferred
This role is a full-time, benefit-eligible role.
This role is classified as an exempt salary role, with a salary range of $106,000 to $131,000.
This role reports out of the Monroe, CT office.
Hours for this role are 8:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday through Friday.
After 3 months of successful employment, this role will be eligible for a hybrid schedule (3 days office/2 days remote). However, based on business needs—such as training, testing, or project work,the employee may be required to work on-site for specific periods. Any such adjustments will be communicated in advance.
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.
AWA does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of AWA, and no fee will be due.
Employment with AWA is contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screenings, including a drug screening, where permitted by law.
Aquarion Water Authority is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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The Aquarion Water Authority (AWA) is a locally governed, not-for-profit water authority providing water service to more than 735,000 people in 60 municipalities across Connecticut. Based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, AWA is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and long-term stewardship of one of the state's largest water systems. Through local governance, operational expertise, and continued investment in critical infrastructure, AWA is committed to delivering safe, reliable water service to the communities it serves.
Nearest Major Market: Bridgeport
Nearest Secondary Market: Danbury
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Worksite address
monroe, CT, 06468, US
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