Lead Engineer - Network

Avangrid

Orange, CT, US
Base: $128,320 - $167,600; bonus/equity: generous ...
Hybrid
Mpls, dia, p2p circuits, cloud connects
Ipsec vpn, advanced routing, security policies
Network automation with python, ansible, terraform
This role involves managing MPLS, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), point-to-point circuits (P2P), Cloud Connects, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure ExpressRoute, along with implementing IPSec VPN, advanced routing (BGP, EIGRP), security policies (NAT, ACLs, route maps), and network automation

Job Summary

  • This role involves managing MPLS, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), point-to-point circuits (P2P), Cloud Connects, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure ExpressRoute, along with implementing IPSec VPN, advanced routing (BGP, EIGRP), security policies (NAT, ACLs, route maps), and network automation.
  • The ideal candidate will also be responsible for proactive network monitoring, performance analysis, and security visibility using tools like SNMP-based monitoring, ExtraHop, and other network analytics platforms to ensure optimal uptime, security, and efficiency.
  • Avangrid offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including a generous performance-based bonus, 12% 401(k) match, comprehensive health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and professional development pathways.

Matching Summary

This role involves managing MPLS, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), point-to-point circuits (P2P), Cloud Connects, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure ExpressRoute, along with implementing IPSec VPN, advanced routing (BGP, EIGRP), security policies (NAT, ACLs, route maps), and network automation.

Salary

Base: $128,320 - $167,600; Bonus/Equity: Generous performance-based bonuses; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • MPLS, DIA, P2P circuits, Cloud Connects
  • IPSec VPN, advanced routing, security policies
  • network automation with Python, Ansible, Terraform
  • network monitoring and analytics platforms
  • hybrid cloud network architectures in AWS and Azure

Nice-to-have

  • proactive network monitoring and performance analysis
  • technical mentorship to junior engineers
  • compliance with industry security frameworks

Key Requirements

  • 7 years of hands-on network engineering experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or relevant field
  • Cisco CCNP / CCIE certification preferred
  • AWS Advanced Networking Specialty preferred
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate preferred

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