Network Engineer

City of Norwalk; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Norwalk seeks a senior network engineer to design, implement, secure, and maintain enterprise data, voice, and wireless networks across facilities and remote sites. This on-site role requires hands-on expertise supporting public safety and municipal operations, and collaboration with IT, vendors, and City departments.

Responsibilities include architecture design, deployment, security, firewall management, incident resolution, and capacity planning to ensure resilient, scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in network engineering roles.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing complex enterprise networks.
• CCNA preferred; Security+ or CISSP and cloud (AWS/Azure) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, operate and support high-availability network infrastructure for City operations.
• Lead network projects, upgrades, and integrations as technical lead.
• Design scalable, secure network architectures and optimize configurations.
• Ensure security/compliance, firewall and intrusion prevention management.
• Coordinate with endpoint security teams and perform troubleshooting.
• Conduct capacity planning for future growth.

Skills

Senior network engineering

Communication skills

Team leadership

Plan supervise work

Analyse complex instructions

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Windows / Active Directory

Firewall security

Networking protocols: TCP/IP, IPC/SPX, SNA

Networking hardware (routers/switches)

Job description

Position Definition

Designs, implements, secures, and maintains the City’s enterprise data, voice, and wireless network infrastructure across multiple facilities and remote sites. This position requires a senior-level network professional with strong hands-on expertise, the ability to support mission-critical public safety and municipal operations, and the capacity to collaborate across IT, vendors, and City departments to deliver resilient, secure, and scalable network services.

General Duties

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.

• Network Architecture Design: 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.
• Implementation and Optimization: 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.
• Security and Compliance: 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.
• Firewall and Intrusion Prevention: 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.
• Endpoint Security Integration: 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.
• Troubleshooting and Resolution: Provide support for complex network issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions.
• Capacity Planning: 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.

Supervised by

Receives general direction from the director of Information Technology or his/her designate

Ability to

• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with IT staff, vendors, and users.
• plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of others.
• deal effectively with others in team/workgroup activities.
• 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;
• connectivity and interoperability;
• a variety of protocols (IPC/SPX, TCP/IP, SNA);
• architecture (router, bridges, hubs, switches);
• operating systems (Windows /Active Directory);
• Internet connectivity and firewall security; and
• Cable plant (copper and fiber) design and maintenance, IDF and MDF

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. (Master’s degree is preferred).

AND

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in network engineering roles.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex enterprise-level networks.
• Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) preferred, additional certifications in security (e.g., Security+, CISSP) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) are advantageous.

Will be required to carry a cellphone in the performance of duties. Is considered essential personnel in emergency situations.

This position is fully on-site in Norwalk, CT

Grade 21; NMEA