Network Architect (R6158)

The role

Define and maintain the secure, scalable network architecture for Shield AI's offices, engineering labs, manufacturing facilities, data centers and cloud environments. Stay hands-on for complex, high-risk deployments while working with Engineering, Manufacturing, Cloud and Cybersecurity teams.

What you will do

• Define and maintain the enterprise network architecture, strategy, standards, roadmaps and reference designs
• Architect LAN, WAN, wireless, internet edge, data-center, VPN, SASE, NAC and network security solutions globally
• Develop designs for new offices, labs, manufacturing facilities, data centers, cloud environments and acquisitions
• Design routing and connectivity using BGP, OSPF, IPsec, private circuits and cloud interconnects
• Develop secure network architectures for manufacturing, IoT, industrial and operational technology environments
• Design hybrid connectivity across AWS, Azure, data centers, colocation and on-premises environments
• Serve as senior technical authority for complex designs, escalations and resiliency improvements
• Lead and take part in first-of-kind, complex or high-risk deployments, migrations and incident response
• Advance network automation and infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, Ansible, Python and APIs
• Produce and maintain architecture diagrams, design documents and operational documentation

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive enterprise network engineering and architecture experience across complex, multi-site environments
• Demonstrated experience leading network architecture from design through implementation and operational handoff
• Deep expertise in enterprise routing, switching, wireless, WAN, internet edge, VPN, segmentation and high availability
• Advanced knowledge of BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRFs, QoS, IPsec, DNS, DHCP, NAT and route redistribution
• Experience architecting networks across offices, engineering, manufacturing, data centers, colocation and public cloud
• Strong experience with firewall architecture, zero-trust principles, NAC and secure remote access
• Experience with AWS and Azure networking, including transit architectures and private connectivity
• Ability to create clear architecture diagrams, reference designs and decision documentation
• Experience evaluating network technologies, vendors, carrier services and professional-services designs
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives, mentor engineers and influence outcomes without direct authority
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Nice to have

• Experience designing secure IoT, Industrial IoT, OT or manufacturing networks, including segmentation of production equipment and robotics
• Experience with manufacturing or OT security practices such as zone-and-conduit segmentation, the Purdue model or ISA/IEC 62443
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks, Panorama, Prisma Access, Juniper, Mist, Aruba, ClearPass or comparable platforms
• Experience designing high-density or industrial wireless networks
• Experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, government contracting or another regulated environment
• Knowledge of CMMC, NIST 800-171, ITAR, controlled unclassified information and isolated network designs
• Experience integrating acquisitions, legacy environments or international locations into enterprise standards
• Experience with network automation, source-controlled configuration and infrastructure-as-code
• Advanced certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, JNCIE, PCNSE or AWS Advanced Networking

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity
• Temporary benefits package for temporary employees, applicable after 60 days of employment

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent on a cleared background check and possible reference check
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits
• Salary depends on skill set, experience, licenses, certifications and work location

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.