Senior Network Engineer

Axon

Senior Network Engineer leading network establishment and management for public safety products in national emergency systems. Ensuring top-notch service for clients in critical infrastructure.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex network solutions, with a strong focus on network security and performance optimization. Proficient in leveraging IaC tools and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve network challenges.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Network Engineering ExperienceAWS VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct ConnectFortinet Firewalls, Cisco Switches, RoutersSD-WAN Planning, Design, ImplementationNetwork Security Principles and Best Practices

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Hard Skills

Network Design and ImplementationTroubleshooting Networking ProtocolsTCP/IP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN, DNSDeep-Level Packet Capture AnalysisNetwork Monitoring and Optimization

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAbility to Thrive in Fast-Paced Environments

Tools & Technologies

IaC Tools: Terraform, Ansible, TerragruntDevOps Tools: Git, Visual Studio Code, Jenkins, GitLab, BitBucket

Industry Keywords

Enterprise IT Network EnvironmentData Center NetworkNetwork Infrastructure DeploymentsProduction System UpgradesNetwork Security Audits

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSDNSFirewallsJenkinsPythonTCP/IPTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead network projects, including network establishment, upgrades, expansions, and migrations.
Configure and maintain Fortinet Firewalls, Cisco switches, and routers, among other networking equipment and ensure network security by implementing best practices and conducting regular security audits.
Monitor network performance and troubleshoot any issues that arise, ensuring maximum uptime and reliability and perform production system upgrades, as well as debug sessions independently in a mission-critical live system.
Thrive in a high-activity/fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple tasks and shifting priorities and resolve complex problems independently, leveraging data analytics and troubleshooting skills.
Collaborate with vendors and service providers to build and resolve network-related challenges.
Perform network infrastructure deployments leveraging IaC tools and pipelines
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years of experience as a network engineer or equivalent in critical service industries with a focus on designing and implementing complex network solutions.
Strong experience with AWS VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Ingress/Egress architectures, Route 53
In-depth knowledge of planning, designing, implementing, and operating an Enterprise IT network environment and data center network.
Hands-on configuration and operational knowledge of Fortinet Firewalls, SD-WAN infrastructure, Cisco switches, and routers.
Strong experience troubleshooting private and public transport connectivity with a keen ability to identify issues affecting production systems
Strong knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN, and DNS.
Experience building and designing rack/cabinet/cage construction for highly available and resilient network infrastructure.
Proven expertise in SD-WAN planning, design, implementation, and operations encompassing multi-site deployments
Knowledge and experience in network monitoring and optimization tools. Ability to quickly identify issues affecting voice and video quality
Ability to debug production systems and perform deep-level packet capture analysis independently in mission-critical systems
Comfortable working with data analytics and resolving complex problems independently.
Solid understanding of network security principles and best practices.
Ability to thrive in a high-activity/fast-paced environment, handling ambiguity and shifting priorities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Working experience with IaC tools including Terragrunt, Terraform, Ansible, or Python
Working experience with Git and DevOps tools including Visual Studio Code, BitBucket, Jenkins, GitLab, or equivalents

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
Discretionary paid time off
Paid parental leave for all
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Fitness Programs
Emotional & Mental Wellness support
Learning & Development programs
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
And yes, we have snacks in our offices