Connecticut Natural Gas · 3 days ago
Lead Engineer - Network
Orange, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$126K/yr - $157K/yr
7+ years expConnecticut Natural Gas is seeking a highly skilled Lead Network Engineer to design, implement, manage, and optimize their large-scale network infrastructure across 350+ locations. The role involves managing various network technologies and ensuring optimal uptime, security, and efficiency through proactive monitoring and performance analysis.
Energy
Responsibilities
Architects, deploys, and optimizes a scalable, highly available, and secure enterprise network across 350+ locations
Designs and maintains MPLS, DIA, P2P circuits, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure ExpressRoute to ensure high-performance connectivity
Engineers and supports IPSec VPN tunnels for secure remote access and inter-site connectivity
Implements advanced routing policies using BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, static routes, prefix lists, ACLs, and route maps
Designs and maintains enterprise wireless solutions including Cisco WLCs and Access Points
Administers and maintains Cisco routers (ISR, ASR) and switches (Catalyst, Nexus)
Manages Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) for resilient name resolution
Configures and maintains Cisco ISE for network access control and authentication policies
Oversees network performance monitoring, SNMP-based alerting, and traffic analysis
Utilizes ExtraHop and other deep packet inspection (DPI) tools for real-time traffic visibility and network security monitoring
Troubleshoots network issues, latency, packet loss, and performance bottlenecks across WAN, LAN, and cloud interconnects
Enforces AAA, TACACS+, RADIUS, and 802.1X authentication policies
Develops and enforces firewall policies, NAT configurations, and access control lists (ACLs)
Ensures compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, and other industry security frameworks
Works with Security Operations (SOC) teams to mitigate threats, monitor anomalies, and secure network boundaries
Deploys and maintains SNMP-based monitoring solutions (SolarWinds, PRTG, Thousand Eyes, Cisco DNA Center, etc.)
Implements ExtraHop for deep packet analysis, application monitoring, and network anomaly detection
Automates network tasks using Python, Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent
Optimizes QoS policies, WAN acceleration, and traffic engineering techniques to enhance application performance
Performs capacity planning and proactive performance analysis to optimize network usage and prevent congestion
Designs, deploys, and manages hybrid cloud network architectures in AWS and Azure
Implements AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute for high-speed cloud connectivity
Optimizes cloud Networks, VPN peering, and virtual network gateways
Maintains up-to-date network documentation, topology diagrams, and runbooks
Collaborates with IT, Security, and Infrastructure teams to align network initiatives with business objectives
Provides technical mentorship to junior network engineers and cross-functional teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or relevant field and a minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience with network engineering, architecture, and/or operations. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Strong expertise in MPLS, DIA, P2P circuits, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure ExpressRoute
Deep knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), IPSec VPN, NAT, ACLs, route maps
Solid experience with Cisco routers (ISR, ASR) and switches (Catalyst, Nexus)
Proficiency in network monitoring and SNMP-based solutions (SolarWinds, PRTG, ThousandEyes, Cisco DNA Center, etc.)
Hands-on experience with ExtraHop for deep packet inspection and traffic analytics
Experience with Infoblox (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) and Cisco ISE (802.1X, NAC, authentication)
Solid knowledge of wireless networking (Cisco WLCs, Access Points, RF design, and security policies)
Scripting and network automation experience (Python, Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent tools)
Ability to analyze packet captures, NetFlow, SNMP logs, and real-time network telemetry
Preferred
Cisco CCNP / CCIE (Enterprise, Security, or Service Provider)
AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
ExtraHop Certified Professional (ECP)
Infoblox Core DDI Certification
Company
Connecticut Natural Gas
Connecticut Natural Gas proudly supplies reliable natural gas service to residents across Connecticut and is part of the Avangrid family, a leading energy company, accelerating America's clean energy transition.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase