Associate Director of Network Engineering

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Feel Good About Doing Good The Knights of Columbus is a tax-exempt Catholic fraternal benefit society that provides financial security to members and their families through our life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, investment and annuity products. Charity is at the core of our missions: our profits are donated to help those in need and to support our faith - $1.73B over the past ten years. While we have many employees who are not Catholic, we follow the Church’s teachings in our investment strategies and our employee benefits. As part of our religious mission, we support the pro-life cause by contributing to the March for Life and pregnancy resource centers, we oppose assisted suicide and euthanasia, we are evangelists for the Catholic faith, and we help Christians who are facing religious persecution in the Middle East. We all work together to support our two million members as they volunteer to help others in their parishes and communities around the world. Share Your Talent. Live Your Purpose. We are a growing and purpose-driven community of professionals. Join us to discover how you can meet your goals and ours! Overview The Associate Director of Network Engineering is a hands-on technical leader responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and support of the enterprise-wide network infrastructure. This individual will lead a team of network engineers while actively participating in the planning, configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization of network technologies. The role requires deep expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, VPN’s, wireless, and cloud networking, as well as strong leadership and project management skills. Core Responsibilities Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the network engineering team, providing technical guidance and mentoring Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs, switches, wireless systems, and UCaaS/CCaaS systems Serve as an escalation point for complex network issues, participating in troubleshooting and root cause analysis Implement and maintain network monitoring and performance tuning tools to ensure high availability and reliability Oversee network security in collaboration with the cybersecurity team, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures Manage lifecycle upgrades for switches, routers, firewalls, and other networking hardware Participate in the architecture and implementation of hybrid cloud network environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Coud) Collaborate with application, server, and security teams to ensure seamless end-to-end infrastructure support Develop and maintain documentation and network diagrams Manage vender relationships and coordinate support for hardware and software issues Lead network-related projects including office expansions, data center migrations, and cloud integrations Skills Qualifications Strong working knowledge of enterprise networking technologies (Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, Meraki, Arista, Azure Cloud Networking, etc.) Experience in routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, QoS, VLANs, STP) Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and Zero trust security models Experience with Cloud Networking (Azure ExpressRoute, Azure Firewalls, VPN Gateways, Azure BGP, Virtual WAN HUB, VNET Subnetting, etc.) Experience with network automation, scripting, and monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Logic Monitor, etc.) Skilled at working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills Experience with Cloud Based UCaaS/CCaaS Systems Education BS or BA in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field or equivalent combination of experience and training 12+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering, with at least 3 to 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role Compensation Data The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location. At the Knights of Columbus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $135,000-$229,500. Physical Demands Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the workday. Ability to travel as needed KofC Cares Our mission is focused on family and faith, and we support our employees in seeking a balanced life. Employee benefits include: Time Away: 13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave, and flexible workweek schedules. Professional Development: Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement. Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, and cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company. Health and Wellness: Short-term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company; Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy. One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and foster parents. A variety of health insurance options, including premium-level family coverage and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions. The Order's health plans do not cover abortion, sterilization, or contraception, and the Order has helped advocate for other employers who do not want to provide coverage. Long-term disability insurance; Dental insurance; Vision insurance; Health club membership reimbursement; Employee Assistance Program