City of Norwalk, Connecticut · 11 hours ago
Network Engineer
Norwalk, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expThe City of Norwalk is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, secure, and maintain the City's enterprise data, voice, and wireless network infrastructure. This senior-level position involves supporting public safety and municipal operations and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure resilient and scalable network services.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Design, implement, operate, and support complex, high-availability network infrastructure supporting City operations
Ensure network reliability, performance, security, and resilience, including during emergencies and disaster recovery scenarios
Serve as a technical lead on network-related projects, upgrades, and integrations
Participate in planning and execution of infrastructure modernization initiatives
Design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance network architectures
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective network solutions
Deploy and configure advanced networking hardware and software components
Continuously optimize network configurations to enhance performance, reliability, and security
Implement and manage advanced routing and switching protocols
Develop and implement robust security measures to safeguard the organization's network infrastructure
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices related to network security
Design, configure, and manage firewall and intrusion prevention systems to protect against unauthorized access and malicious activities
Regularly review and update firewall rules to align with security policies
Collaborate with endpoint security teams to ensure seamless integration of network security measures with endpoint protection strategies
Implement network-based controls to enhance overall endpoint security
Provide support for complex network issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions
Conduct regular capacity assessments and plan for network expansion to meet future business needs
Collaborate with other teams to ensure network resources align with organizational growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in network engineering roles
Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex enterprise-level networks
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with IT staff, vendors, and users
Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of others
Ability to deal effectively with others in team/workgroup activities
Ability to understand and carry out technically complex oral and written instructions
Thorough knowledge of concepts, techniques, and methods of configuring, implementing, and maintaining local and wide area voice and data networks
Thorough knowledge of connectivity and interoperability
Thorough knowledge of a variety of protocols (IPC/SPX, TCP/IP, SNA)
Thorough knowledge of architecture (router, bridges, hubs, switches)
Thorough knowledge of operating systems (Windows /Active Directory)
Thorough knowledge of Internet connectivity and firewall security
Thorough knowledge of cable plant (copper and fiber) design and maintenance, IDF and MDF
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification
Additional certifications in security (e.g., Security+, CISSP) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) are advantageous
Company
City of Norwalk, Connecticut
Located in Connecticut in the heart of Fairfield County, the City of Norwalk is a diverse community rich in culture and personality.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase