Connecticut Education Network

CEN, through UConn Information Technology Services (ITS), is seeking an experienced Information Security Engineer to strengthen and advance cybersecurity services for Connecticut’s research and education network. This role blends security operations, infrastructure engineering, and managed security services—offering broad technical scope in a mission-driven environment with real impact across the state.

To review qualifications and learn more, visit: https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/499698/information-security-engineer-23

CEN, through UConn Information Technology Services (ITS), is seeking a Senior Network Engineer and Manager to lead the Network Services team and work hands-on with a large-scale service-provider network supporting critical connectivity and security services across Connecticut. This position bridges network operations, design, and engineering, providing technical leadership for Internet, MPLS, security, peering, DNS, and content delivery platforms.

To review qualifications and learn more, visit: https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/499195/senior-network-engineer-and-manager

CEN, through UConn Information Technology Services (ITS), is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join the team. This role exercises broad managerial discretion and authority with organization‑wide impact on personnel, financial resources, and technology strategy in support of CEN and the University’s mission.
To review qualifications and learn more, visit: https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/499611/cen-chief-technology-officer

Thank you for joining us at CEN Connect 2026!

We’re excited to share that the full conference photo gallery is now available, including the professional portraits taken during the event. If you had your portrait taken, be sure to browse the gallery to find and download your photo!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1k8414wmcZq7mdFSnAa5H0mPNlMOe9tpW?usp=sharing

Excited to feature the Coventry Public Schools Student IT Team at our conference presenting:

“Empowering Students Through Authentic IT Support and Technology Leadership.”

These students are leading real IT work, supporting their schools, and showing what student-driven technology leadership can look like in K-12 education.

📣 The full program for CEN Connect 2026 is live!

CEN and our Engagement & Development Advisory Council are excited to share the complete agenda for the CEN Member Conference, taking place May 6–7 at the Connecticut Convention Center.

This year’s program features a dynamic mix of sessions led by fellow CEN members, alongside insights from industry experts, focused on the challenges and opportunities shaping education, research, and government networks.

⏰ Early Bird pricing ends March 31—now’s the perfect time to register.

👉 View the agenda
https://events.ctedunet.net/event/f11e86c5-e3a7-4e21-b2a8-2a31f6561030/agenda
👉 Register for the conference
https://events.ctedunet.net/

Join us for a content-rich program you won’t want to miss!

Join our team! CEN, through UConn Information Technology Services (ITS), is seeking two (2) Network Engineers to join our Network Services team. Reporting to the Network Services Manager, you’ll manage a Tier 2 service-provider network offering services such as dedicated internet, internet, exchange peering, content caching, l2/3 VPNs, cloud connect onramps, managed firewall, hosted DNS, content filtering, and more.

To review qualifications and learn more, visit: https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/499335/network-engineer-senior-network-engineer

CEN is launching the development of our next five-year Strategic Plan. We are inviting you to take part in shaping our network’s future!

We are hosting 5 different workshops from January to March and would love if our members could join us in gathering input, exploring opportunities, and collaborating on a shared path forward.

Register for a Regional Strategic Planning Workshop today!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevmWUXATFLAzp_sFsNq30fP_CdX2y96ORDETo0fNuC3E2Lvg/viewform

Workshop Details:
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (lunch provided!)
• January 27 – Norwich Public Schools (Kelly Middle School)
• January 29 – Wilton Public Schools (Wilton High School)
• February 12 – EdAdvance, Litchfield
• February 26 – Middletown Emergency Management & Training Facility
• March 17 – Eastern Connecticut State University