Network Engineer

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon were on a mission to Protect Life. Were explorers pursuing societys most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products we work better together. We connect with candor and care seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced challenging and meaningful. Here youll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

As a Network Engineer you will have a direct and immediate impact on the stability security and scalability of Axons global network infrastructure. You will help own key network domains including firewalls routing SD-WAN wireless and site connectivity and support how Axon designs and operates networks across corporate offices manufacturing environments data centers and cloud infrastructure.

In this role you will go beyond day-to-day operations to drive improvements reduce risk and modernize network services in partnership with the Network Architect and broader Infrastructure teams. Your work will directly support Axons ability to scale its business maintain high availability for critical systems and deliver a reliable experience for employees and operational environments.

This is an opportunity for an engineer who thrives on ownership operates confidently in complex environments and is motivated by building secure resilient and well-engineered networks.

Location: Scottsdale AZ On-site 4 days/week
Reports to: Senior Manager Network Infrastructure
Direct Reports: None

What Youll Do

• Help own Axons firewall and routing environments driving stability performance and security improvements.
• Design implement and operate Palo Alto firewall infrastructure including HA pairs policy design segmentation VPNs and routing.
• Support and evolve SD-WAN and edge routing environments including Palo Alto ION and Cisco Viptela.
• Engineer and support campus and data center routing and switching using Cisco and Aruba platforms.
• Design deploy and optimize Aruba wireless networks including performance tuning and reliability improvements.
• Support office and operational environments balancing uptime security and operational simplicity.
• Engineer and support hybrid networking across on-premises data center and cloud environments including Azure and AWS.
• Lead and execute network modernization initiatives remediation efforts and technical debt reduction.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex network incidents and outages.
• Partner closely with the Network Architect or Principal Engineer on architecture direction standards best practices and tooling or automation strategy.
• Drive documentation operational standards and maturity across the network environment.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to mid-level and junior engineers through design reviews and day-to-day collaboration.

What You Bring

• 8 years of hands-on network engineering experience in enterprise environments.
• Deep experience with Palo Alto firewalls including policy design routing HA and VPNs.
• Strong experience with routing protocols such as BGP OSPF and static routing.
• Strong experience with Cisco and Aruba switching platforms.
• Experience with Meraki & Aruba wireless platforms and enterprise wireless design or support.
• Experience with SD-WAN technologies including Palo Alto ION and/or Cisco Viptela.
• Experience supporting corporate operational or mixed-use network environments.
• Experience operating in hybrid environments spanning on-premises and cloud networking.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across Layers 2 through 7.
• Ability to work independently take ownership and deliver results with limited oversight.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineers architects and cross-functional partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing to network standardization lifecycle improvements or modernization programs.
• Familiarity with automation network monitoring and operational tooling.
• Exposure to cloud networking in Azure and/or AWS.
• Basic experience with edge troubleshooting and adjacent infrastructure domains.
• Certifications such as PCNSE CCNP Aruba or other relevant networking certifications are a plus.

Benefits That Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401(k) with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical dental and vision plans
• Fitness programs
• Emotional and mental wellness support
• Learning and development programs
• And yes we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

Dont meet every single requirement Thats ok. At Axon we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If youre excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification listed here we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as nor should it be construed as exhaustive of all duties responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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