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.