The Role
Designs, implements, secures, and supports enterprise networks for managed-services clients. Responsibilities include routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, VPN, SD-WAN, Azure networking, Active Directory, Entra ID, and network security controls. The role conducts assessments, audits, architecture reviews, migrations, upgrades, troubleshooting, monitoring, and infrastructure modernization while serving as an escalation point and collaborating with cybersecurity and engineering teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and supporting complex network infrastructures for a diverse portfolio of managed services clients. As a member of the Managed Security Services team, this individual serves as a trusted technical expert, ensuring client networks remain secure, reliable, scalable, and aligned with cybersecurity best practices.
This role requires strong expertise in enterprise networking, firewall administration, network security, cloud connectivity, and identity management. The Network Engineer will support Layer 2 and Layer 3 environments, VPN and SD-WAN technologies, Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID, Azure networking, and a variety of enterprise switching and wireless platforms. Working closely with cybersecurity, service delivery, and engineering teams, this position plays a critical role in protecting client environments, optimizing performance, and delivering strategic infrastructure improvements.
The ideal candidate will be located near Hartford, CT and willing to travel 25%. They are a highly skilled and a proactive problem solver with extensive experience supporting multiple sites, performing infrastructure assessments, leading network modernization initiatives, and delivering exceptional technical consulting within an MSP or managed services environment.
Qualifications
Duties & Responsibilities
Benefits
This role requires strong expertise in enterprise networking, firewall administration, network security, cloud connectivity, and identity management. The Network Engineer will support Layer 2 and Layer 3 environments, VPN and SD-WAN technologies, Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID, Azure networking, and a variety of enterprise switching and wireless platforms. Working closely with cybersecurity, service delivery, and engineering teams, this position plays a critical role in protecting client environments, optimizing performance, and delivering strategic infrastructure improvements.
The ideal candidate will be located near Hartford, CT and willing to travel 25%. They are a highly skilled and a proactive problem solver with extensive experience supporting multiple sites, performing infrastructure assessments, leading network modernization initiatives, and delivering exceptional technical consulting within an MSP or managed services environment.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructures.
- Strong expertise with VLAN configuration, routing protocols, switching technologies, network segmentation, and firewall administration.
- Extensive experience with firewall platforms such as WatchGuard, SonicWall, Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or similar enterprise security solutions.
- Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, RBAC, identity management, and authentication technologies.
- Experience configuring and supporting Cisco, Aruba/HP, Dell, and UniFi switching and wireless environments.
- Hands-on experience with VPN technologies, SD-WAN, network security controls, and secure remote connectivity solutions.
- Experience supporting Microsoft Azure networking and hybrid cloud environments.
- Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, network security best practices, and compliance requirements.
- Preferred certifications include CCNA, CCNP, Network+, Security+, Azure Network Engineer Associate, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSA, or equivalent.
- Prior experience within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) or consulting environment strongly preferred.
- Experience with ConnectWise, IT Glue, network monitoring platforms, and documentation tools is desirable.
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients and internal teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
- Valid Driver's License & ability to travel to clients in the Hartford, CT area
Duties & Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support secure network infrastructures for a diverse portfolio of clients.
- Configure and maintain enterprise routing, switching, VLANs, wireless networks, and firewall environments.
- Deploy and manage VPN, SD-WAN, and secure connectivity solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Microsoft Entra ID environments.
- Implement network security controls, identity management solutions, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Support Azure networking technologies, including virtual networks, VPN gateways, network security groups, and hybrid connectivity.
- Monitor network performance, identify issues, and proactively improve network reliability, availability, and security.
- Conduct network assessments, infrastructure audits, documentation, and architecture reviews.
- Lead or assist with network migrations, upgrades, and modernization initiatives with minimal client disruption.
- Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues while collaborating with security, engineering, and support teams to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
- Participate in scheduled maintenance and provide after-hours support when required.
- 25% Travel to Hartford-area clients
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary
- Quarterly Bonuses
- Progressive PTO
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability coverages available
- 401k with company match
- Career Development and Coaching
Skills Required
- 6+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructures
- Expertise with VLAN configuration, routing protocols, switching technologies, network segmentation, and firewall administration
- Experience with enterprise firewall platforms such as WatchGuard, SonicWall, Cisco, Fortinet, or Palo Alto
- Knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, RBAC, identity management, and authentication technologies
- Experience supporting Cisco, Aruba/HP, Dell, and UniFi switching and wireless environments
- Experience with VPN technologies, SD-WAN, network security controls, and secure remote connectivity
- Experience supporting Microsoft Azure networking and hybrid cloud environments
- Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, network security best practices, and compliance requirements
- CCNA, CCNP, Network+, Security+, Azure Network Engineer Associate, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSA, or equivalent certification
- Prior experience in a Managed Service Provider or consulting environment
- Experience with ConnectWise, IT Glue, network monitoring platforms, and documentation tools
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and internal team interaction
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and committed to continuous learning
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The Company
What We Do
CompassMSP is a strategic managed IT and cybersecurity partner for small and midsized businesses. Founded in 2016, it provides cloud, security, compliance, and managed IT infrastructure services, including 24/7 monitoring, help desk, patching, SOC monitoring, co-managed IT, and industry-specific compliance support. The company helps organizations keep systems secure, stable, connected, and aligned with business priorities across regulated and professional-service sectors.
