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title: 'Network & Security Engineer at Ren'
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# Network & Security Engineer at Ren

- **Company:** Ren
- **Location:** Hudson, OH
- **Posted:** 2026-08-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/renpsg/jobs/5398095008

## Job description

Job Title:

Network and Security Engineer

Department:

SecOps

Level & Status

Position Description:

The Network and Security Engineer helps design, implement, and maintain the network infrastructure and security controls that keep the organization running safely. This role works across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments to build reliable, well-secured networks, respond to incidents, and continuously improve the organization's security posture. This is a hands-on infrastructure role suited to someone looking to grow their expertise in both networking and security.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Implement, configure, and maintain network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless systems
- Support network security operations, including firewall rule management, VPN configuration, and IDS/IPS monitoring
- Assist in defining and enforcing network security policies, standards, and best practices
- Own secure configuration of cloud infrastructure components, including security groups, VPC/network ACLs, and core network appliances
- Apply cloud security baselines and guardrails (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, AWS Well-Architected security pillar, Azure Security Benchmark) to new and existing resources
- Perform regular cloud configuration audits to identify and remediate misconfigurations, excessive permissions, or public exposure of resources
- Monitor network and cloud environments for anomalies, drift, and unauthorized changes using SIEM, NetFlow, CSPM/CNAPP, and native cloud tools (e.g., AWS Config, GuardDuty, Azure Security Center)
- Participate in incident response for network and security events, including investigation, containment, and documentation
- Support vulnerability scans and support remediation efforts for network and cloud infrastructure
- Manage network segmentation, access control lists (ACLs), and access policies to reduce attack surface
- Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and configuration records
- Support compliance efforts by ensuring infrastructure aligns with relevant regulatory and audit requirements (e.g., SOC 2)
- Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and Produt teams on cross-functional projects
- Participate in on-call rotation for network and security incidents

Education & Experience:

- 3+ years of experience in network engineering or network security roles
- Solid understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, routing/switching fundamentals)
- Experience with firewall platforms and security appliances
- Hands-on experience with cloud networking and secure configuration (AWS, Azure, or GCP — VPCs, security groups, encryption)
- Experience identifying and remediating cloud misconfigurations
- Familiarity with VPN technologies, IDS/IPS, and basic SIEM/log analysis tools
- Working knowledge of scripting or automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar)
- Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
- Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams

## Preferred Qualifications

- Relevant certifications: CCNA/CCNP, Security+, CySA+, or cloud security certifications (AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer)
- Experience with cloud security posture management (CSPM) or cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) tooling
- Exposure to zero-trust network concepts
- Experience with container/Kubernetes networking and security

Ren is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

## About Ren

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Ren provides technology and services to power donor-advised fund (DAF) programs for wealth management firms, institutions, and individual philanthropists.
- **Entity Type**: Private (strategic investment from Bain Capital Tech Opportunities and Valeas Capital Partners in 2023)
- **Headquarters**: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States (with additional offices in Hudson, Ohio)
- **Founded**: 1987 (as Renaissance, Inc.; rebranded to Ren in 2021)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Financial services (philanthropic technology and donor-advised fund administration)
- Target customers: B2B – wealth management firms, financial advisors, faith-based and community foundations, and other institutions. Also serves individual donors through Ren-powered programs.
- Mission or purpose statement: “Our mission is to deliver the expertise, standards, and technology necessary to power growth and scale throughout the philanthropic economy.”

## Products & Services
- **Ren DAF Platform**: A next-generation donor-advised fund platform that streamlines establishing, funding, and managing DAFs. Includes automated workflows and flexible giving options.
- **Charitable Vehicles**: A complete set of charitable vehicles beyond DAFs (e.g., charitable trusts) to meet expanded donor needs.
- **Enterprise Solutions**: Customized, turnkey DAF programs for large wealth management firms and institutions, including white-label options.
- **Managed Services**: Administration, compliance, and client support services for firms that want to outsource DAF operations.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (received a strategic investment from Bain Capital Tech Opportunities and Valeas Capital Partners in 2023; amount not publicly available)
- **Key Metric**: Over $35 billion granted to charities annually; more than $200 billion in charitable assets supported across 150+ unique DAF programs.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Bain Capital Tech Opportunities, Valeas Capital Partners. Partners include over 150 wealth management firms and DAF program leaders.
- **Growth Signals**: Multiple Ren-powered programs crossed the $10 billion mark in 2025. Acquired Pinkaloo Technologies (2021) and Stellar Technology Solutions (2023). Nearly 40 years of continuous operation and innovation.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Longevity and Scale**: Nearly four decades of experience in philanthropic services; one of the largest DAF technology providers in the U.S.
- **Integrated Platform**: Combines technology, administration, and compliance under one roof, reducing complexity for advisors and donors.
- **Network Effects**: Powers ~50% of U.S. DAF assets, giving it a dominant position and deep integration with the wealth management ecosystem.
- **Focus on Innovation**: Continuous investment in modern, user-friendly technology (e.g., automated workflows, mobile capabilities) to differentiate from legacy providers.

## Strategic Focus
- **Growth and Scaling**: Expanding enterprise partnerships and deepening existing relationships to increase assets under management on the platform.
- **Technology Modernization**: Further developing the platform to deliver a “world-class giving experience” for both advisors and donors.
- **Product Expansion**: Adding new charitable vehicle types and services to meet evolving donor needs (e.g., complex trust administration).
- **Talent Acquisition**: Actively hiring across product, engineering, marketing, and client services to support growth.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes values like “Be bold and innovative,” “Be inclusive,” “Trust and empower,” and “Don’t settle.” Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Hybrid and remote work options available for most positions; offices in Indianapolis (HQ) and Hudson, Ohio.
- **Benefits**: Competitive health/dental/vision insurance, flexible PTO, paid parental leave, 401(k) with company match, free Calm subscription, monthly fitness reimbursement, professional development courses, and charitable giving opportunities.
- **Engineering Culture**: Tech-focused leadership (CEO Joe Fisher joined in 2019 to usher in a tech-forward approach). Recent acquisitions of technology companies signal a strong commitment to product and engineering excellence.
- **Awards**: Not specified in the provided data, but the company promotes a modern, employee-centric work environment.

## Sources
1. [reninc.com](https://www.reninc.com/)
2. [reninc.com/about-ren](https://www.reninc.com/about-ren/)
3. [reninc.com/careers](https://www.reninc.com/careers/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/reninc](https://www.linkedin.com/company/reninc)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/renpsg](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/renpsg)

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