Information Security Engineer Job Hartford area,Connecticut USA,IT/Tech

Position: Information Security Engineer 2/3

Information Security Engineer 2/3

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The Connecticut Education Network (CEN) is Connecticut's trusted internet partner, committed to our member community and its success. By honoring this commitment, we have grown the member customer network and maintained our reputation as one of the most valued and secure Internet Service Providers serving CT for over 20 years. Join CEN to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration.

Imagine loving what you do, where you do it, and contributing to mission and vision that provides unprecedented value to CT.

JOB SUMMARY

CEN, in partnership with UConn ITS, is seeking an experienced Information Security Engineer to strengthen and advance cybersecurity services for Connecticut's research and education network. This role blends security operations, infrastructure engineering, and managed security services - offering broad technical scope in a mission-driven environment with real impact across the state.

Engineers in this role design, operate, and continuously improve security capabilities spanning:

Detection & response
Infrastructure security
Identity and access management
Security automation and tooling

COMPENSATION

Please indicate the level you are applying for in your cover letter. All minimum qualifications must be met at the applicable level.

Information Security Engineer 2, (Information Security Analyst 2, P6): $84,880 - $110,344
Information Security Engineer 3, (Information Security Analyst 3, P7): $95,066 - $123,585

BENEFITS INCLUDE

Defined contribution with employer match or defined benefit retirement options
Excellent and affordable healthcare options
35-hour work week
22 paid vacation days per year, in addition to paid sick leave and 13 paid holidays
Annual merit increase program
Employee and dependent tuition waivers
A highly desirable work environment and work-life balance

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Security Engineer 2

Administer, operate, and enhance security tools to detect, investigate, and remediate threats.

Monitor and analyze network traffic, system logs, and telemetry to identify intrusions, vulnerabilities, and compromises.

Lead incident response activities: triage, root cause analysis, remediation, and recurrence prevention.

Triage and fulfill service requests from customers and internal teams in alignment with service standards.

Maintain situational awareness of emerging threats and adapt controls accordingly.

Design and support security infrastructure including firewalls, DDoS protection, SIEM, and IAM.

Develop automation, scripting, and tooling for provisioning, monitoring, and system integrity.

Evaluate, implement, and operate security controls; perform penetration testing and report findings.

Produce and maintain accurate documentation: engineering plans, standards, procedures, and diagrams.

Monitor and report on security metrics, trends, and risk indicators.

Promote security awareness and best practices across the organization and community.

Build and maintain customer relationships; contribute to community engagement.

Deliver training, workshops, and mentoring to strengthen staff and member capability.

Collaborate with UConn Information Security Office and external partners as needed.

Participate in on-call rotations, after-hours maintenance, and incident escalations as needed.

Travel up to 20% for on-site support, customer engagement, and vendor coordination.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Security Engineer 3 (additional responsibilities inclusive of Engineer
2)

Serve as senior technical resource and final escalation point for all information security matters.

Lead major projects and initiatives related to information and network security.

Operate autonomously with general direction and limited supervision.

Identify gaps in security posture and implement solutions aligned with best practices.

Create custom code to facilitate data gathering and sharing across applications.

Assist in vendor and subcontractor negotiations.

RELATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Problem Solving: Diagnoses loosely defined issues, breaks them into manageable pieces, and drives timely resolution. Confronts problems directly and sees solutions through to implementation.
Team Orientation: Builds cross-functional relationships, balances individual and shared responsibilities, and puts team success first. Open to feedback and operates within established policies and procedures.
Planning & Project Management: Leads projects, identifies priorities, understands the bigger picture, and executes tasks with appropriate documentation.
Physical Demands: Primarily desk-based with extended computer use. Occasional stooping, kneeling, or ladder use. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. to shoulder height. Requires close/color vision and depth perception.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Security Engineer 2

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency () required.

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of related experience AND 1-3 years of experience working in an information security role or supporting an information…