Senior Network Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Information Technology

About The Role / Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to serve as the primary owner of our network infrastructure and end user support. This role ensures secure, reliable, and high-performing connectivity across all environments while owning delivery of help desk services.

This is a senior individual contributor role serving as the primary escalation point for infrastructure and network issues, with ownership of Microsoft M365 and Microsoft Azure connectivity, identity-integrated access, and overall user experience.

Why Work at FEG? / About the Company

FEG is an independently owned advisory firm that provides investment consulting, outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO), and research services to predominantly institutional clients 1 , such as university endowments, private and public foundations, religious organizations, healthcare institutions, corporate retirement plans, and select family offices.

Founded in 1988, FEG has served communities both directly and by helping our clients fulfill their missions, for over 37 years. FEG employs 140+ professionals across offices in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dallas, Texas, and Indianapolis, Indiana, with approximately $99.4 billion 2 in client assets under advisement.

What You’ll Do / Position Responsibilities

Network Architecture & Infrastructure Ownership

• Own the design, implementation, and lifecycle of enterprise network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, VPN, firewalls, cloud networking)
• Ensure high availability, resiliency, and performance across all network services
• Lead infrastructure modernization, including Azure networking and hybrid connectivity
• Maintain documentation, standards, and operational procedures

• Manage Microsoft 365 connectivity, identity-integrated access, and endpoint access
• Support Conditional Access, MFA integration, and secure connectivity patterns
• Align infrastructure with Zero Trust and identity-first security principles
• Administer Azure networking (VNets, connectivity, hybrid infrastructure)

• Own monitoring and alerting across network and infrastructure platforms
• Act as primary escalation point for outages, degradation, and incidents
• Perform root cause analysis and implement preventative improvements
• Ensure patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management are consistently executed

• Own overall delivery and performance of help desk services
• Define service standards, prioritization models, and response expectations
• Drive improvements in ticket handling, tooling, and user experience
• Ensure effective onboarding/offboarding and daily user support

• Partner with cybersecurity team on secure network architecture
• Support segmentation, remote access security, and infrastructure hardening
• Participate in incident response involving infrastructure components
• Ensure alignment with firm security controls and policies

• 5+ years in IT infrastructure, networking, or systems engineering
• Strong experience operating as a senior individual contributor or technical lead
• Experience in Enterprise networking (routing, switching, firewalls, VPN)
• Experience working closely with help desk / support operations
• Experience with Microsoft 365 (identity, access, endpoint integration)
• Demonstrated ability to handle escalations and production incidents
• Experience in a security-conscious or regulated environment

• Ability to identify and resolve or appropriately escalate complex issues with minimal guidance
• Experienced in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint with strong attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Listen and learn while still taking full ownership of individual scope of work
• Engage collaboratively with clients, investment teams and peers
• Prioritize effectively and decisively across complex teams and competing priorities
• Enjoy working in and learning about the financial investment industry

• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities commensurate with qualifications and performance
• Employer-paid life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage plus subsidized Medical, Dental, & Vision plans
• Wealth Benefits including 401(k) and ESOP Programs with company contributions
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, PTO, Parental Leave)
• Flexible work options designed to support work-life balance while maintaining productivity and collaboration
• Employee-led culture committees focused on engagement, well-being, diversity, and a positive workplace environment
• A structured mentorship program that fosters professional growth, knowledge sharing, and leadership development through meaningful one-on-one connections
• Tuition reimbursement for approved educational programs to support continued learning and career development
• Reimbursement for eligible professional certifications and industry-recognized designations
• Access to comprehensive wellness programs that support physical, mental, and overall well-being

FEG Investment Advisors is committed to fostering diversity and maintaining equitable, inclusive hiring practices. At this time, we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must already have legal authorization to work in the United States at the time they apply and remain authorized throughout their employment, without requiring current or future sponsorship.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

1 Institutional clients include Charitable organizations, Community Foundations, Corporate, Healthcare, Higher Education, Independent Schools, Insurance, Native American Tribes, Private Foundations, Public Funds, Religious organizations, and Taft Hartley. Nonprofit clients include Charitable organizations, Community Foundations, Healthcare (nonprofit), Higher Education, Independent Schools, Private Foundations, and Religious Organizations.

2 As of December 31, 2025, Assets under Advisement (AUA) include discretionary and non-discretionary assets of FEG and its affiliated entities. These assets are typically non-discretionary. Some asset values may not be readily available at the most recent quarter-

end; therefore, the previous quarter's values were used and may be higher or lower depending on current market conditions. Of the $99.4bn in AUA, FEG's total assets under management (AUM) of $18.1bn includes discretionary of ($15.4bn) and non-discretionary AUM ($2.6bn).

FEG Investment Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FEG Investment Advisors does not discriminate in its employment decisions based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), age (40 or older), disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other basis that would violate any applicable federal, state, or local law.