Senior Infrastructure Technology Network Engineer
Talcott Financial Group · Greater Hartford · 6 days ago
Information Technology$127/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and deploy LAN, WAN, and wireless networks that meet business and technical requirements.
- Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements that strengthen efficiency, resiliency, and reliability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network hardware, software, and connectivity issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Support network security through firewalls, VPNs, access controls, and related protocols that help protect data and systems.
- Maintain accurate documentation for network configurations, standards, processes, and change activity.
- Collaborate with IT teams, business stakeholders, and vendors on network projects, upgrades, and operational improvements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in network engineering or similar infrastructure role.
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-scale networks.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and core network protocols.
- Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or comparable network hardware and management tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to produce accurate technical documentation.
- Industry certifications such as Cisco: CCNA/CCNP, or CCIE, Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE, Palo Alto PCNSE, F5, Aruba, CompTIA Network+/Security+, or equivalent experience.
- Experience with cloud networking, virtualization technologies, and hybrid infrastructure environments is a plus.
- Working knowledge of network automation and scripting tools such as Python or PowerShell is a plus.