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Senior Network Engineer (R5667)

Shield AI· Enterprise Operations Division – Cloud & Infrastructure
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San Mateo, California$140k - $211kFull Time EmployeePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain resilient network systems across data centers, on-premises sites, and public cloud networks, supporting both classified and unclassified workloads for Shield AI.

Responsibilities

  • Experience with public cloud networking in Azure and AWS, including secure connectivity models (e.g., ExpressRoute, Transit Gateway, Cloud WAN / vWAN).
  • Design, architect, and implement routing, switching, WLAN, and firewall infrastructure across data centers and remote offices.
  • Deploy and manage WAN and VPN connectivity, ensuring secure and reliable access for enterprise and mission environments.
  • Develop and apply network automation to streamline provisioning, monitoring, and configuration management.
  • Collaborate with Cloud, Platform, Security, and Infrastructure engineering teams to develop standardized network architectures supporting self-service platforms and engineering automation.
  • Recommend and implement scalable, automated approaches to operational tasks and vulnerability remediation.
  • Contribute to Agile delivery cycles and engineering principles while managing assigned network projects and deliverables.
  • Conduct network capacity planning and provide recommendations for growth and optimization.
  • Plan and execute network and firewall changes in accordance with change-management and security governance processes.
  • Continuously monitor, analyze, and improve network performance, resiliency, and security posture.
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting for network-related hardware, software, and application issues.
  • Configure and maintain secure connectivity services (e.g., VPN/ZTNA, HTTPS, SFTP).
  • Create and maintain clear operational and configuration documentation; mentor operational teams on processes and procedures.
  • Engage vendors and strategic partners for escalated troubleshooting, lifecycle planning, and technology evaluations.
  • Participate in on-call rotation and scheduled maintenance activities.
  • Lead or assist with network upgrades and patching within defined maintenance windows.
  • Maintain network device software and license compliance.
  • Ensure security vulnerabilities are identified and remediated in coordination with IT security teams.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience supporting and administering complex network systems in production environments.
  • Expertise in network routing, switching, and security architectures.
  • Proficiency in at least one Network Operating System (e.g., NX-OS, JunOS, Arista EOS).
  • Proficiency in at least one Network Security OS (e.g., PAN-OS, FortiOS).
  • Experience with network automation and infrastructure-as-code practices (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Python).
  • Strong understanding of firewall management, segmentation, and VPN technologies.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proven ability to work independently and deliver in a structured, process-driven environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or 6+ years of relevant experience with a professional certification (e.g., CCNP, JNCIS, VCP-NV, or equivalent).
  • Experience building and managing scalable hybrid infrastructure connectivity solutions linking on-premises systems with cloud networks.

Skills

Required:Public cloud networking (Azure, AWS)Routing and switchingFirewall managementNetwork automationOn-call / maintenance

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
  • Salary compensation influenced by skill set, experience, licenses and certifications, and location
  • Equity participation (implied by benefits section)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Shield AI

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Our mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.

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