Network and Security Engineer, Defense

The role

You will own the architecture of high-performance, high-assurance networks for defense programs. You will design networks for moving large amounts of sensor data and secure them for classified environments.

What you will do

• Architect and build high-bandwidth network fabrics
• Design for deterministic, low-latency transport
• Bridge in-vehicle networks with modern IP-based backbones
• Design and implement security architectures for IL5/IL6 accreditation
• Apply zero trust principles across environments
• Automate network and security configuration with infrastructure as code
• Build observability into the network
• Translate Navy and DoD guidance into engineering decisions
• Work with customers, government stakeholders, and product teams
• Set the technical roadmap and mentor engineers

Required qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in network engineering and network security engineering
• Experience architecting large-scale or mission-critical networks
• Expertise in designing and operating high-throughput data center or HPC networks
• Experience securing networks in regulated or classified environments
• Knowledge of NIST 800-53 and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Scripting and automation ability in Python, Go, or Bash
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Ansible, Terraform, Nornir, or similar)
• Track record of setting technical direction for multi-engineer efforts
• Track record of owning complex technical problems end to end
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
• BS/MS degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice to have

• Experience with sensor data transport such as GigE Vision, VITA 49, or other high-rate radar and camera streaming protocols
• Familiarity with open architecture approaches such as MOSA, SOSA, and VPX-based systems
• Experience with SmartNICs, DPUs, DPDK, or eBPF
• Experience with Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC), Type 1 encryption devices, or cross-domain solutions
• Exposure to Navy and DoD frameworks such as DISA STIGs, DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture, and NAVWAR/NAVSEA cybersecurity guidance
• Experience with in-vehicle and avionics networks (automotive Ethernet, ARINC 664/AFDX, MIL-STD-1553)
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Benefits

• Base salary
• Equity (options and/or restricted stock units)
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
• 401k retirement benefits with employer match
• Learning and wellness stipends
• Paid time off

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

About the company

Applied Intuition, Inc. is a Silicon Valley company creating digital infrastructure for physical AI. It services automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries.