Senior Network Security Engineer

Aquarion Water Company is the public water supply company for more than 750,000 people in 72 cities and towns throughout Connecticut, as well as serving customers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It is the largest investor-owned water utility in New England and among the seven largest in the U.S. Based in Bridgeport, CT, it has been in the public water supply business since 1857. Across its operations, Aquarion strives to act as a responsible steward of the environment and to assist the communities it serves in promoting sustainable practices. Aquarion Water Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eversource.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity to join our highly skilled technical team as a Senior Network Security Engineer is available at Aquarion Water Company.   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

•    Job is classified as an exempt position with an annual salary range of  $102,720 - $128,400

•    After 3 months of successful employment, this role will be eligible for a hybrid schedule (3 days office/2 days remote).

Aquarion Water Company 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.