Network Engineer | Enterprise Technology & Security Development Program

About the role

Citizens’ Enterprise Technology & Security Development Program (ETSDP) is a year‑long, cloud‑first, hands‑on rotation for early‑career network engineers. Participants will work on three different network‑engineering rotations, gaining autonomy to exercise independent thought while collaborating across network engineers, architects, cybersecurity partners, cloud teams, infrastructure teams, application teams, vendors, and operations teams. The program starts June 28 2027 and is based in Johnston, RI; Phoenix, AZ; or Plano, TX.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support widely available, secure connectivity solutions across the enterprise.
• Identify and document network performance trends and patterns while monitoring network diagnostics and health.
• Partner with network engineers, architects, cybersecurity partners, cloud teams, infrastructure teams, application teams, vendors, and operations teams to plan and execute work.
• Review and optimize firewalls, proxy gateways, and other network security components.
• Investigate and resolve network availability and accessibility issues.
• Work with automation, orchestration, infrastructure‑as‑code, service catalog, and network observability initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve governance.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications:

• Successfully complete a video interview assessment within 4 days of receiving the link.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Information Technology, or another technology‑related field.
• Expected graduation date of May 2027.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a team environment with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States (not eligible for CPT, OPT, or visa sponsorship).

Preferred qualifications:

• Professional or academic exposure to enterprise networking, cloud networking, cybersecurity, infrastructure engineering, or related disciplines.
• Experience or interest in automation, scripting, APIs, infrastructure‑as‑code, data analysis, observability, service‑catalog workflows, or AI‑enabled operations.
• Curiosity, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills with a desire to learn new technologies across networking, infrastructure, and security domains.

Early Career Development Program (ECDP)

All ETSDP participants spend the first five weeks together for onboarding, orientation, and the in‑house Tech Made Ready Academy. The program includes a four‑day in‑person event with early‑career colleagues, professional development workshops (including presence & presentation), networking opportunities with senior leadership, and dedicated community‑service activities such as direct service or skills‑based volunteering.

Schedule

• Hours per week: 40
• Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Compensation

Accurate pay guidance will be discussed by a recruiter after you apply and qualify.

Why Work for Us

Citizens offers a customer‑centric culture focused on helping customers and giving back to local communities. Employees join a supportive, collaborative workforce with access to training and tools that accelerate potential and maximize career growth.