Senior Network and Cybersecurity Engineer

FuelCell Energy • Danbury, CT

2d • $113,000 - $126,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our Global Infrastructure team to design, implement, and maintain FuelCell Energy’s network and communications infrastructure. This is a hybrid position that requires the individual to be onsite in Danbury, CT three days per week and work remotely two days. Onsite presence is critical to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, support operational systems, and ensure the security and performance of our infrastructure. The Senior Network Engineer will design, implement, and maintain our hybrid network infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity across corporate offices, manufacturing facilities, cloud environments (Azure), and OT (Operational Technology) systems. This role combines technical expertise with strategic collaboration to optimize performance, security, and scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in information technology, engineering, or related discipline. Extensive experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Five to ten years of experience in network administration, spanning IT and OT network environments
• Network design and implementation skills across LAN, WAN, and Cloud environments.
• Hands on expertise in configuring and managing firewalls, switches, wireless access points, DNS, DHCP, and other network services.
• Experience in designing and deploying secure network architectures
• Expertise in secure network protocols, routing, and switching.
• Solid understanding of Security standards, such as NIST CSF, IEC 62443, and how they influence network and network services designs.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to create clear documentation and communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proven track record of planning and managing complex technical projects.

Nice To Haves

• CCNP, CCIE, CompTIA Network+, Azure Networking Specialist, or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a network systems and services roadmap to ensure consistent, reliable, and secure network performance within and between all company facilities, including the company’s Azure Cloud environment.
• Lead the implementation, maintenance, and support of network technologies and services, including ISP Connectivity, Voice over IP, Azure Services, Firewalls, Switches, and Wireless Access Points.
• Monitor and analyze network performance, proactively act on improvement opportunities, and address potential performance issues.
• Closely collaborate with IT counterparts to ensure team awareness and knowledge of network systems and services through documentation, coaching, and daily interaction.
• Contribute to the company’s overall information systems and security architecture strategy and design.
• Contribute to and sometimes lead infrastructure and security projects that rely on network services.
• Provides second level support as needed to resolve connectivity and infrastructure related issues.
• Assist designing and maintaining disaster recovery plans.
• Document and perform change control activities.
• Develop and maintain documentation of network configurations, processes, and procedures.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees