Senior Network Security Engineer

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.

Principal Responsibilities

• 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

Salary

• 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.