Sr. Network Engineer​/Security Engineer; Remote

Network Engineer With Security Expertise

The Network Engineer with Security Expertise is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. This role ensures high availability, resilience, and security of corporate and customer-facing systems. The engineer partners closely with Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, Architecture, and IT Operations to maintain a secure, compliant, and scalable network.

This role can be remote with some travel to our Glastonbury, CT.

What you will do:

Network Architecture & Engineering

• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, Wi-Fi, load balancers).
• Configure and support firewalls, secure web gateways, and network segmentation.
• Implement resilient topologies ensuring redundancy, failover, and high availability.
• Engineer network solutions that comply with regulatory and internal security policies.

Security Engineering & Operations

• Deploy and manage enterprise security controls:
• Firewalls (e.g., Fortinet, Check Point, Palo Alto)
• Switches & Wireless (HP/ Aruba)
• Network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
• Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) / Zero Trust network tools
• Identity-centric access controls
• Conduct security hardening, continuous monitoring, and vulnerability remediation.
• Partner with Cybersecurity teams on incident response, threat analysis, and post-incident improvements

Cloud & Hybrid Networking

• Support connectivity into cloud environments (Azure, AWS) including VNETs, routing, Express Route/VPN gateways, NSGs, and firewalls.
• Ensure secure connectivity patterns for microservices, APIs, and distributed architectures.
• Collaborate with Cloud Engineering to enforce guardrails and landing zone standards.

Operational Excellence

• Own monitoring, observability, and alerting for network and security-related systems.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across multiple platforms.
• Participate in on-call rotation for critical infrastructure and security events.
• Maintain documentation, runbooks, diagrams, and architecture artifacts.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, identify opportunities for system improvements and recommend appropriate upgrades.
• Other duties as assigned

What YOU will bring to C&F:

• Deep understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of product ownership best practices.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate technical details for leadership
• Team player capable of mentoring others.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, drive results and prioritize tasks.
• Exceptional collaboration ability, including collaborative partnership with Cybersecurity, Cloud, and Architecture teams.
• Proactive problem solver with a security first mindset.
• Able to thrive in fast paced, high growth, and transformation-oriented environments.

Core Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering
• Strong expertise in:
• Routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs)
• Firewalls and network security controls
• VPN technologies (site-to-site, remote access)
• Secure network architectures and zero-trust principles
• Experience with cloud networking (Azure preferred)
• Proficiency with network monitoring and SIEM/SOC workflows

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in regulated industries (insurance, financial services, healthcare).
• Hands-on experience with:
• Fortinet or equivalent firewall platforms
• SASE solutions (e.g., Netskope, Zscaler, Cloudflare One)
• SD-WAN
• Familiarity with Dev Sec Ops , automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
• Certifications (preferred but not required):
• CCNP, CCSP
• Azure Network Engineer Associate
• Security+ / CISSP
• Fortinet NSE series

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous 401K employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family's wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• A core C&F…