Network Engineer (on-site)

Job Title: Network & Security Engineer (Full-Time, On-Site/Hybrid)

Salary: $130,000-$150,000 per year (location dependent; commensurate with experience)

Why take a Network & Security Engineer role with this company?

Join a multi-site industrial organization undergoing major systems modernization

Take full ownership of a Cisco-first network supporting office + refinery/plant operations

Step into a high-impact role transitioning from a long-term contractor to internal leadership

Lead critical initiatives across network modernization, zero trust, OT visibility, and AWS networking

Work directly with senior leadership, operations, and cross-functional engineering teams

Enjoy an on-site or hybrid schedule depending on geography, with autonomy and visibility

What will the Network & Security Engineer do?

Lead engineering and administration for Cisco routing, switching, wireless, and multi-site connectivity

Drive documentation, standards, lifecycle management, and topology ownership

Execute key security initiatives: Cisco CyberVision, XDR, Duo, Secure Access (zero trust)

Oversee wireless upgrades, switch replacements, OT LAN visibility, and secure mobile connectivity

Design and support AWS networking for cloud workloads

Manage a structured knowledge-transfer process from the current contractor in the first 90 days

Partner with plant managers, operations leaders, and technical teams to communicate clearly across the business

Support ongoing infrastructure maturity and proactive network governance

What the company needs in a Network & Security Engineer:

10+ years of hands-on Cisco networking experience across multi-site or industrial environments

Proven experience with the Cisco security ecosystem (CyberVision, XDR, Duo, zero trust)

Strong background in AWS networking

Ownership mindset with strong documentation habits, initiative, and follow-through

Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical language for non-technical stakeholders

Stable tenure, professional presence, and comfort working in an environment with shifting priorities

Willingness to travel (~25% initially; then ~2–3 trips per year)

Bonus Skills:

Spanish language proficiency is a plus

Experience supporting OT networks or industrial manufacturing environments

Background stabilizing environments after contractor-led support models

Additional Details:

Work Schedule:

Westport, CT: On-site (Mon–Fri, ~9:00–5:30

Travel:

~25% initially during onboarding and project rollout

2–3 trips per year ongoing

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package provided (medical, dental, vision, 401k match, PTO, holidays, etc.)

Details disclosed during the interview process

Interview Process:

Initial virtual screen, followed by panel interviews

Finalists will complete a site visit (travel covered)

Fast turnaround and feedback cycle

Full-Time